Lynn Gilbert Marler of Desloge, Missouri was born on May 28, 1937 in Potosi, a son to the late Gilbert Harry Marler and the late Mabel Frances (Carter) Marler. On July 2, 1955, Lynn was united in marriage to Louise Faye Blackwell and they shared sixty-three years together. Lynn entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2020 having reached eighty-two years of age.
In addition to his parents, Lynn is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise Faye Marler; son, Robin Marler; grandson, Jason Marler; great-grandson, Joshua Marler; sisters: Dorothy Mercer and Faith Marler; brother, Bob Marler; and bothers-in-law: Benjamin Emily and Jerry Warden.
Survivors include his four children: Larry (Floramae) Marler, Terry Marler, Diane (Jody) Montgomery, and Amy Marler Johnson; two brothers: Tom (Joeanne) Marler and Ronald (Ronda) Marler; two sisters: Judy Warden and Carol Emily; also surviving are several dear grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister-in-law Edith Marler; and brother-in-law, Marvin (Elaine) Mercer.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at DeClue Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday, January 25, 2020, beginning at 9:00 AM. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020, held in the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Canterberry officiating.
Interment will follow the service, held at Big River Cemetery. All funeral arrangements have been cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.