David F. Marier

David Franklin Marier, 59, of Decatur, GA, returned to the Lord on August 17, 2016. David proudly served his country as a captain in the United States Air Force, and his fellow man through his work in the Peace Corps and St. Mark's missions programs. A true Renaissance man, David's many talents were only matched by his devotion to his family, friends and faith.

David is survived by his long time partner, Jay Drew; father, Ivan (MaryLou) Marier; siblings, Ivanna (Craig) Bergmann, Diana (Kevin) Kiesow, Denise (Dennis) Wakefield, Danny (Jenny) Marier, Yvette Marier; nieces and nephews, Jenny Bergmann, Thomas Jr. (Jennifer) Bergmann, Josh (Katie Cadman) Bergmann, Taylor Bergmann, K.J. Kiesow, Becky (Justin) Grammens, Crystal (Bryan) Oliverius, Crystine Wheeler, Delaney Marier, Jenna Marier; Goddaughter, Makenzi Marier; great-nieces and great-nephews, Tristen, Thomas, III, Isabelle, Hayden, Eli, Emma, Sully, Sophia, Everett, Orin, Kandice, Kordell, Kendric; parents-in-law, Martha and Jim Drew; sister-in-law, Ginny Drew; niece, Grace Drew; and many, many friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Marier; brothers-in-law, Tom Bergmann, Sr., Cliff Carroll, Nick Drew.

Services in Atlanta will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Mark UMC, 781 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, Visitation at 3:30 pm with a Celebration of Life service at 4:00 pm. Another Celebration of David's life will follow on September 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the home of Daniel Marier, Hastings, MN.