Marlan Vern Densel, 85, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Knapp Lake, passed Thursday, May 2, 2019.   Born in Fort Wayne, on April 8, 1934, to the late Vern G. and Marie (Boyd) Densel.  Soon after Marlan was born his family moved to Convoy, Ohio.  He graduated from Convoy High School, in 1952.  Marlan proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War, from 1952-1956 and was also a 20 year member of the America Legion Post 253 in North Webster.  Marlan was a road test engineer of International Harvester for 30 years retiring in 1988.  Marlan married Dee (Sohn) Densel on June 27, 1959, in Napoleon, Ohio.  He was an avid ice fisherman, hunter, and especially loved making stick bows and chipping stone (knapping) into arrow points.

Marlan is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Dee; sons, Michael (Deborah) Densel of Fort Wayne, Mark (Linda) Densel of Vista, Calf., and  Matthew (Heidi) Densel of Fort Wayne; sister, Sondra Johnston of Monroeville; brother, Jerry Densel of Montana; grandchildren, Tara (Arrand) Johnston, Paige (Shayne Mcinnis) Densel, Brooks, Owen and Renee Densel; great grandchildren, Lyric, Bronx and Brogan.

Marlan was also preceded in death by a son, Brian Vern Densel; and a granddaughter, Hannah Marie Densel.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, with calling one hour prior and luncheon will follow the service.   Officiating the service will be Fr. Thomas Zehr.  Calling is also 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road.  Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.