Goshen — Marion S. Carlin, 89, passed away Friday at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
He was born Dec. 19, 1922 in Lansing, Mich. to Winburn and Tressa (Myers) Carlin. In 1947 he married Margaret F. Barden in Fort Wayne. She died in April 2010 after 62 years of marriage.
He is survived by three daughters, Nancy (Ron) Wagner, Bay City, Mich., Susan Cline, South Bend, and Janice (Larry Stickney) Carlin, Ligonier, Pa.; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Dan) Nelson, Bryan (Heather) Cline and Michael (fiancée Amanda Melton) Cline; and five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kylie and Tyler Nelson, and Nolan and Caitlin Cline.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, June Grinstead and Joann Cross.
A lifelong Goshen resident, Marion often said he opened Parkside School in 1927. A graduate of Goshen High School, he served with the Army Air Force.
A longtime member of Plymouth United Church of Christ, he worked as an accountant. He enjoyed playing golf, more golf and more golf, and working outdoors. He also enjoyed being with his family with whom he generously shared his time, talents and funds.
Cremation will take place, per Marion’s wishes. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
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