Submitted by: John C. Monk

Marlow W. Abbiehl

Oct. 20, 1921 - Dec. 24, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Marlow "Wayne" Abbiehl, 88, of South Bend, passed away Thursday morning, December 24, 2009 in Healthwin Specialized Care Facility. Wayne was born October 20, 1921 in Bremen, a son of the late Raymond A. and Edna (Suter) Abbiehl. On May 21, 1941 in Warsaw he married Myrtle M. Geisler. The couple lived most of their married life in South Bend. Wayne was employed at Studebaker in South Bend, the South Bend Street Department and retired from the St. Joseph County Highway Department where he was a mechanic. He ushered at the South Bend Speedway. Wayne was a member of the North Liberty Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed helping others by using his skills as a mechanic. Wayne's surviving family includes his wife of 69 years, Myrtle; a son, Michael (Shari) Abbiehl; a daughter-in-law, Carol Abbiehl; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Wayne was preceded in death by a son, David Abbiehl; a brother, Arnold Abbiehl; and by two grandchildren. Following Wayne's wishes there will be no viewing and a private burial will take place in Bremen Cemetery, Bremen. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 29, at 4 pm in the North Liberty Church of the Brethren, 201 East Market Street, North Liberty, with Pastor Carol Pfeiffer officiating. The family will receive friends in the church Tuesday from 3 pm- 4 pm prior to the service. Contributions in Wayne's memory may be given to North Liberty Church of the Brethren. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka.

Published in South Bend Tribune from December 25 to December 26, 2009