Marlyn Dennis Detzel, 87, of Gibsonburg Ohio passed away on December 29, 2021. He was born in Manly, Iowa on September 27, 1934 to German immigrant parents, William and Katherine (Schrow) Detzel. He was the youngest of 12 children. On July 24, 1954 he married Agnes Irene Kramer at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Fremont, Ohio and she survives. In Marlyn’s early years he worked at Matthew’s Boat Company in Port Clinton, Ohio. He went on to work as a machinist and supervisor at Atlas Industries in Gibsonburg, Ohio. He retired in 1996.
Marlyn’s talents were singing, (he recorded a song on a 45-vinyl record) and playing the harmonica. He loved bluegrass music and was an amazing yodeler.
Marlyn’s hobbies were hunting and fishing. His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends.
Marlyn never knew a stranger. He had a kind heart, an exceptional sense of humor, and was known for his quirky sayings (holy-chick-a-mole). He was a devout Catholic, and a man of faith. He was beloved by all and will be sadly missed.
Marlyn is survived by his wife of 67 years Agnes; children Teresa (Charles) Lahman of Gibsonburg, Christine (Randall) Kern of Kansas, OH, Donna (Hal) Christy of Fremont, and Carl Detzel of Toledo; grandchildren Matthew Lahman, Angela Collins, Clay Collins Jr, Aaron Lahman (Debra Hostottle), Ashley Lahman (Brian Henderson), Stacy Kern (Mark Kramb), Nicole Kern, Randall Kern II, Joanna Elkins, Jennifer (Michal) Ault, and Andrew (Kelly) Williamson; twenty seven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.
Marlyn is proceeded in death by his parents and eleven siblings, Catherine Ulrich, Minnie Arp, William Detzel, Jack Detzel, DeLoris Winters, Mary Criscione, Joseph Detzel, George Detzel, John Detzel, Geraldine Grau, and Larry Detzel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 7, 2022 at 11:00am at Saint Michael Catholic Church, 317 E. Madison St. Gibsonburg, Ohio. A luncheon will be served directly following the service at St. Michael Catholic Church Hall.
Memorials may be made to Saint Michael Catholic Church in Marlyn’s memory.
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Rina and Ralph
So so sorry. Our condolences to you and your family. It is a big loss to loose your dad.
You are all in our prayers to give you strength, love and answers during this difficult time
May he rest in peace.
Love, Rina and Ralph.
Jamie Ruggiero
He was always so nice to my mother, as he and Agnes sat behind us in church for years. Mom always got a hug. Condolences to his family.
Lori Potridge
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Always had a kind word and was one of the best neighbors I ever had.
Jeff and Barb Aldrich
Sending sincerest sympathies and prayers to Mr. Detzel’s family.
Hedi Eickert
Dear Donna ,
to you and your family our sincere condolence to the loss of your father.We are very sad for you and wish you peace, strength, and Iove. He sounds like such a kind and interesting man.I wish we had to get to know your dad. Remember and treasure all the wonderful times you have shared with him .
Love Hedi and the Eickert family .
Monica Heath
So sorry to hear this. He was my foreman at Atlas Industry in Gibsonburg. Had seen Him and His wife at Frisch’s Big Boy in Fremont and Talked to him…..Prayers for the Family …..
Linda Eppley
Marlyn and Agnes also played cards at the Lindsey Trinity Senior Card club for several years. Randy and I enjoyed visiting with them; Marlyn always had a story to tell, and then after cards, we would all share potluck dishes before heading home. What good memories we share. Rest in Peace dear friend, from Randy and Linda Eppley.