Obituary for Marlin S. Fessler (Fessler)
Marlin Samuel Fessler, 71, of Centre Twp., passed away peacefully in his home on January 12, 2020. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Miller) Fessler, who resides in ManorCare, Laureldale. Marlin was a devoted husband and faithfully visited Nancy daily. They were married on July 3, 1982 and celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary last year. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son John R. Fessler, St. Petersburg, Florida; and a daughter Laura M. Fessler, Reading.
Marlin was born at home in Summit Station on April 29, 1948. He was the son of the late George S. and Dorothy M. (Freeman) Fessler. Marlin is also survived by two brothers Lawrence E., and his wife Darlene, Llewellyn; and Richard D., Treemont; and a sister Karen C., wife of Russel Harley, Summit Station. He was predeceased by three brothers Dennis G., Arnold T., and Tedford B.; and an infant sister Doris.
Marlin was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He was employed by Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg, for over 40 years. He could also be seen ringing the Salvation Army bell at Redner's, Leesport. Marlin was a faithful member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Twp.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Twp. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home Friday 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Michael's Church, 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 or The Salvation Army, 700 S. Fourth Street, Hamburg, PA 19526. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
Marlin was born at home in Summit Station on April 29, 1948. He was the son of the late George S. and Dorothy M. (Freeman) Fessler. Marlin is also survived by two brothers Lawrence E., and his wife Darlene, Llewellyn; and Richard D., Treemont; and a sister Karen C., wife of Russel Harley, Summit Station. He was predeceased by three brothers Dennis G., Arnold T., and Tedford B.; and an infant sister Doris.
Marlin was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He was employed by Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg, for over 40 years. He could also be seen ringing the Salvation Army bell at Redner's, Leesport. Marlin was a faithful member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Twp.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Twp. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home Friday 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Michael's Church, 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 or The Salvation Army, 700 S. Fourth Street, Hamburg, PA 19526. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.