Marilyn Pecsok

Marilyn was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, Jack, on December 15, 2020. She was born November 19, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late Homer Louis and Florence Randel Wiegand, an only child. She lived on the grounds of an evergreen nursery. Swimming on the Riviera team, she won several National Junior Championships in the 1940’s. A life-long member of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, she treasured her friends and kept them throughout her entire life. Having first met Jack in Tab’s cradle roll, they married in 1962 and lived four years in Noblesville in the Judge Earl Stone House, built in 1849, which Jack worked to get recognized as a Historic Landmark. She graduated first in her class from Shortridge High School, received an AB in romance languages from DePauw University where she was again first in her class, and a MS in education from Butler University. At DePauw she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, and Mortar Board. For eleven years she taught third grade at IPS #90 and guided twelve student teachers. Always interested in community and volunteer activities, she became president of numerous organizations, among which were Indianapolis Alumnae of Pi Beta Phi, Children’s Bureau and Indianapolis Day Nursery Auxiliaries, Noblesville Chapter of Tri Kappa, regent of the Jonathan Jennings Chapter of the DAR. Among Boards on which she served were the Propylaeum Historic Foundation, Butler Alumni, Junior League of Indianapolis, Hoosier Capital Girl Scout Council, American Red Cross and the Marion County Child Abuse and Neglect Council. She received DePauw’s Distinguished Alumni Award, “Those Special People” by Women in Communication, Methodist Hospital’s Beacon Award, the Children’s Bureau Mallon Award, and the Governor’s Voluntary Action Award. Always trying to share in Jack’s activities, she became very involved in the Classic Car Club of America and Milestone cars. From helping to polish his cars before a meet, to helping put on the meet, most at Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s infield, she enjoyed it all. When he became National President of the Milestone Car Society, she became Executive Secretary and the first woman director of the Indiana Region of the CCCA. She treasured her many friends and their children (they were Uncle Jack and Aunt Mar), Jack’s nieces and nephews, her cousins, and her numerous cats and dogs. Marilyn’s family is especially grateful for Tony and Debbie Holton who helped Marilyn in so many ways. A private memorial service for Marilyn will be held Saturday, December 19th at Leppert Mortuary Nora Chapel at 2:00 PM. Please join us via livestream at: www.leppertmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to honor Marilyn may be made to Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Propylaeum Historic Foundation, Children’s Bureau, or Early Learning Indiana. Online condolences may be offered at: www.leppertmortuary.com