Marlin J. "Jake" Black

Marlin “Jake” Black, 97, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

Marlin was born November 29, 1927, in Adams Township, to the late Clarence and Daisy (Bloom) Black. He married Mary Jane (Gosche) and she preceded him in death. Then he married Norma J. (Lucius) and she also preceded him in death.

Survivors include his children, Susan Black of Florida, Kenneth (Peggy) Black of Tampa, Florida, Kevin (Holly Wilson) Black of Denver, Colorado, Denise Black of Gahanna, Lori (Scott) Lofton of New Albany, two step-children, Gary (Rhonda) Marsh of Findlay and Scott (Sandy) Marsh of Bloomdale, four grandchildren, Keshia (Jason) Wright, Stephen Black, Alex and Jordyn Lofton, two great-grandchildren, Logan (Hayley) Wright and Kelsey Wright, four step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Alma Schmitz of Carey.

Marlin worked at Clyde Whirlpool for 32 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tiffin Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Elks, VFW and AmVets. Marlin was a 1945 graduate of Green Springs High School and also attended Tiffin University and Heidelberg University. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during WWII and was very proud of his service to his country.

Marlin was preceded in death by his parents, wives, an infant son, David Black, three brothers, Doyle, Cloyce and Burdell Black and three sisters, Velva Dye, Maxine Herbert, and Betty Fey.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin. A Rosary will be prayed 30 prior to the Mass at the church. Visitation for family and friends will also be held on Saturday, from 10:30 until 12:30p.m., at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Burial will follow the services on Saturday, at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. Military rites will be rendered by the United Veterans Council.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Catholic Schools Foundation or Calvert Catholic Athletic Boosters.

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