COLUMBIA CITY: Franklin D. Fahl, 79, of Columbia City, died at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne at 12:07 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021

Frank was born October 31, 1942 in Columbia City, to the late Clarence Fritz and Eileen (Meyer) Fahl.  His formative years were spent in Columbia Township.

On November 14, 1964, he married Donna Sue Stephens.  They made their home in Fort Wayne for two years and then returned to Columbia Township.

He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp on November 4, 1959 and served four years until November 18, 1963.

Frank started his work career at GE and then a truck driver at Spector Freight Systems for 17 years and from March 1980 Frank worked as a driver at DTF Trucking. In retirement he worked for CW Jones and Hoffman Farms.

Frank enjoyed camping, antique tractor shows with his buddies, auctions, and restoring antique tractors. He was involved with 4-H and the Ag Museum. He was a member of American Legion Post # 98, Leatherneck coffee club, marine Corp reserve Toys for Tots and Heartland of Michigan Antique Tractor Club.

Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Donna; children, Eric Fahl of Columbia City, Tamara Fahl of Columbia City; daughter-in-law, Alecia Fahl of Columbia City; three grandchildren; one great grandchildren; brother, Michael Fahl; sisters Vada Gaff of Fort Wayne, Rhonda Pearson of Knoxville, TN and Sara Tester of Columbia City.

He was preceded in death by a son Donald Fahl and a brother, James Fahl.

The funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 315 S. Line Street, Columbia City. Burial is at the South Park Annex Cemetery. With the Korean War Veterans Honor guard presenting honors. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family asks all visitors to follow Covid-19 guidelines and masks would be appreciated.

Memorials in Frank's honor are to American Legion Post #98, Wounded Warriors, and Veterans Affairs.