Dewey "Gene" Marks

October 19, 1927 - October 19, 2014

Dewey "Gene" Marks, 87, of New Haven died on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dewey and Marie Marks. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven and a graduate of Notre Dame University. He served his country in the US Navy and retired in 1980 from International Harvester after 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary; children, Mike (Jean) Marks of New Haven, Julie (John) Karakaian of Seville, OH, Garen (Sandra Hecht) Marks and Doug (Vicki) Marks both of Fort Wayne; and grandchildren, Nick (Sarah) Karakaian, Derek Marks, Chrissy Marks, Heather (Clark) Lichty, and Chad Simcoe. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elsie Navin. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven, with calling ½ hour prior. Father Bill Sullivan officiating. Calling is also 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to St. John's Catholic School or Donor's Choice.