Marvin Paul Zelt

Marvin Paul Zelt, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was born on February 9, 1937, the son of the late Walter and Hilda Zelt in Fort Wayne, where he was a life-long resident. Marvin proudly served in the US Army in the late 1950s. He worked in construction, plumbing, and lastly was security for SweetCars. Marvin enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, being outdoors, singing, and serving at his church. He was an IU, Packers, and Komets fan. Marvin was an active member of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was a member of the Lutheran Men of Song for many years. Surviving are his children, Doug (Tina) Zelt, Greg (Angie) Zelt, and Laura (Brett) Helmkamp; 8 grandchildren, Jasmine (Jeff) Schible, Zachary Schible, Sarah (Andy) Zoda, Katie (Michael) Brown, Kyle Zelt, Abbey Zelt, Matthew (Hilary) Oswalt, and Kinsey Helmkamp; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Margie Heath; sister-in-law, Delores Zelt; and brother-in-law, Larry (Pam) Nevers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Sammie S. Zelt; infant great-grandchild, Baby Zoda; siblings, Vera (Harold) Bleke, Doris (Richard) Twigg, Raymond Zelt, and Edith Nevers. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 11:00 am at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church (6318 W. California Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Covington Knolls (8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church Building Fund.