{"id":32527,"date":"2026-01-21T16:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=32527"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:13:34","slug":"herb-marbach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/herb-marbach\/","title":{"rendered":"Herb Marbach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Herbert C. Marbach, 96, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was born November 26, 1929, Adams County, Indiana to the late Adolph F. and Viola (Grote) Marbach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herb was united in marriage to Lorna M. Bradtmueller on September 17, 1955, who preceded him in death November 15, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He served in the United States Army with the 5th Armored Division during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953 after attaining the rank of Private First Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herb was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur, where he served in many capacities at the church. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post #43.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was a lifelong farmer in Union Township. He worked for International Harvester in Fort Wayne, Indiana till 1984, retiring after 29 years of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lorna and Herb enjoyed playing cards with friends and family whether that was in Indiana or Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is survived by his son, Rex (Donna) Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Bonnie (Gary) Masterson of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Brenda (Ed) Fifer of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Ronald (Lori) Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Richard Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; seven grandchildren: Christopher Masterson, Tyler (Merry) Masterson, Jessica (Doug) Wyant, Nicholas (Blair) Fifer, Emma (Logan) Franke, Camie (Riley) Hormann, and Corey (Megan) Marbach; 15 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren: Douglas (Kelsey) Masterson, Stephanie Martin, and Adam Masterson; four step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herb was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna Marbach; son, Donald Marbach; brother, Edward (Joyce) Marbach; five sisters, Norma (Fritz) Mueller, Linda (Norbert) Brenneke; Florence (Hugo) Bulmahn; Edith (Wilmer) Nierman; and Edna (Ralph) Mesing; sisters-in-law: Donna Marbach and Helen Witte-Marbach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral service for Herb will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur with Pastor Kevin McGladdery officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard in conjunction with the United States Army at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Decatur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest followed by a visitation from 3:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preferred memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church; St. Peter Immanuel Lutheran School or Heart to Heart Hospice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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