Rev. Marvin L. Rastl

1924 - 2017

Rev. Marvin L. Rastl obituary, 1924-2017, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

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Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home

6131 St Joe Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Marvin Rastl Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 10, 2017.

Rev. Marvin L. Rastl, 92, of Fort Wayne, entered eternal life on January 9, 2017, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born on March 14, 1924, in Birnamwood, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late John and Hulda Rastl. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, he retired from full time ministry in 1989 after more than 45 years with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, serving churches in North Dakota, Wisconsin and Indiana.
He is survived by his daughters, Lois (Philip) Cain, of Fortson, Georgia, Marlyss Smith, of Franklin, Massachusettes, Priscilla (David) Evans, of Fort Wayne, Naomi (Leroy) Brown, of Martinsville, and Ruth (Mark) Dixon, of Clawson, Michigan; sons, Ronald Rastl, of Fort Wayne and Rev. Nathan (Barbara) Rastl, of Vincennes; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eunice W. Rastl; son, Luther Rastl; and granddaughter, Sherry Campbell.
Funeral service will be 11am, Friday, January 13, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1126 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Thursday, January, 12, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Entombment will be in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to Worship for Shut-ins or Concordia Theological Seminary.

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April 15, 2017

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Charlie Kolpin

I share Drenda Paulson's memories of confirmation classes in the basement of the old church.... and starting class every time by taking roll and asking for my (and everyone's) attendance at Church Service(s) and Sunday School the week before ..... and the practices for the Christmas Eve program with the booklets and songs ..... As Each Happy Christmas Dawns On Earth Again ..... Poy Sippi was a very small town, and Pastor Rastl was a major positive influence in my growing up there. I too saw him in 2007 at the 100th Anniversary of the Emmaus congregation, and I am grateful I had that chance and the chance to introduce him to my wife Barb. My thoughts go out to the entire Rastl family - Lois was closest to my age being only 2 years younger - still wonder where those people ended up. I did exchange Christmas cards with Pastor for several years and always enjoyed and valued the contents of his Christmas letters. He was truly a good and influential man of his faith.

January 17, 2017

Drenda Paulsen

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rastl family! Pastor confirmed me March 30, 1958 in Poy Sippi, WI and I have so many memories of the confirmation classes in the basement of the old church. One of my special memories is each Communion service when he would chant. Such Christian love, kindness and wisdom that he shared w/all! I was so blessed to see him again in 2007 when he & Mrs. Rastl came to Poy Sippi for the churches anniversary. I thank God that Pastor & his family were a part of my younger years!

January 15, 2017

Paul Nickolai

My thoughts & prayers are with all of you & I know the rest of my family feel the same way. He was a special man, especially to me and I'm going to miss him.

January 14, 2017

Joann Schindler

Ron and Family . I am sorry for the loss of your Father . He was a very special Man. I got to know him when I worked at Lutheran life Villages. I loved talking to him. He is home now with our Savior. May Gods give you peace with during this difficult time. Many prayers for you all.

January 13, 2017

Brian Travis

Marvin was a good man. My sincere condolences to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Sad that he is gone, but happy that he has gone to his reward.

January 13, 2017

Bob and Julie Hockemeyer

Pastor Rastl will always be special to our family. He was at St John Flatrock in Monroeville, In when our daughter was confirmed.
It was so good to see him at Emanuel in New Haven recently.
Know the family is in our prayers. He was a very special man.

January 12, 2017

Dean Sheets

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Pastor Rastl was such a good man, he will be greatly missed. Dean and Barb Sheets

January 12, 2017

Judy Hart

Dear Rastl Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you know that Jesus loves you always. May He grant you His comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time and the days ahead. Judy Hart

January 12, 2017

Benjamin Travis

My grandpa was an honorable and upright man. He set an example for me by living a life of faith and devotion and I will always remember him as a model Christian man. I trust that he now rests in the Lord's mercy.
Psalm 23

January 12, 2017

So sorry prayers for you and all your family

January 12, 2017

Debra Schuchman

January 11, 2017

Naomi and Leroy, We are sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We sure do miss you here in Florida! Dottie and Jim Hankinson

January 11, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers Sandy and Dave

January 10, 2017

Priscilla Peters

Stan and I are so sorry for your loss, we always liked your family, and have been friends for so many years. We will be praying for your family at this difficult time of your lives.

January 10, 2017

C.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of the Rastl family and sending warm thoughts.

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