Mark L. Marine

Mark L. Marine, 86, of Rigdon, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Community Hospital, Anderson. Mark was born on June 3, 1934, in rural Swayzee, to Frank and Wilma (Morrison) Marine. He graduated from Swayzee High School in 1953. In 1955 he married Mary Louise (Bruner) Marine. They celebrated 65 years together. Mark was a U.S. Army Veteran. After his service in the military, he was a farmer and school bus driver for Madison-Grant School for 32 years. He enjoyed driving the bus to wrestling matches, band concerts, and especially field trips. His favorite trip was the Michigan ski trip. He was a former member of Rigdon United Methodist Church, then a member of Point Isabel United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Jonesboro American Legion. Mark's favorite pastime was watching his children's and grandchildren's sporting and performing arts events. Mark is survived by his wife Louise; daughter, Gemia (Scot) Davis, Fairmount; grandchildren, Kammi Cloud, Fairmount, Desiree (David) Tolson, Noblesville, Cameron (Laura) Marine, Greentown, Kyle Marine, Fort Wayne, and Devina (Jordan) Conner, Wabash; great-grandchildren, Ariana and Colton Tolson, and Landen, Teeghan, and Maribelle Marine, and Chloie Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wilma; son, Gregg Marine; grandson-in-law, Curtis Cloud; and in-laws, Richard and Chloie Bruner. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Point Isabel United Methodist Church, 8060 W. 900 S. Fairmount, Indiana 46928. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armehuntfuneralhome.com.