Obituary

Robert N. "Bob" Marti, 75, of Kendallville died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:39 p.m. in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Mr. Marti retired as an iron worker for Local 147 in Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Bob was a talented handyman.

He was born January 22, 1935, in Avilla to Raymond and Alma (Hammel) Marti.

On December 31, 1953, in Kendallville he married Faith Perkins.

Surviving are his wife, Faith Marti of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Roxann and Bill Ebert of Kendallville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert & Suzanna Marti of Jones, Michigan, and Michael & Vikki Marti of Huntertown; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Gail Marti of South Milford.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Marti; two brothers, Donald Marti and Richard Marti; and a sister, Doris Schlotter.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, 301 S. Oak Street, Kendallville, with Rev. Paul Griebel and Rev. Robert Shriner officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.

Casketbearers will be Jason Stroup, Robert Marti, Jr., Bill Ebert, Shane Harshman, Brandon DePoy, and Tom Pippenger.

Calling is Friday, February 19, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church, 301 S. Oak Street, Kendallville, Indiana, 46755.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com