Marian Christner Nafziger, 94, of Archbold, Ohio left the halls of her earthly home of 10 1/2 years at

Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Thursday, September 1, 2016 to walk the streets of glory with her Savior and with her husband, Freeman.

Marian was born March 31, 1922 in Elkton, Michigan, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Boshart) Christner.

On February 9, 1947, she married Freeman A. Nafziger, who preceded her in death, January 27, 2006.

Marian grew up in Pigeon, MI with 5 brothers and 4 sisters.  After marriage and moving to Ohio,

she worked at Sheridan in Wauseon and later at the Barn Restaurant in Archbold for 14 years as a cook.

Marian received Christ as her Savior at a young age. She was a Charter member of Tedrow Mennonite Church.

She is survived by sons, Roger (Karen) Nafziger, Charles (Laura) Nafziger of Archbold, Ron (Elizabeth) Nafziger

of Wauseon and daughter, Charlotte (Jon) Stepp of Nappanee, IN. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Karen Gerig Nafziger and all of her brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be at Fairlawn Chapel, Saturday 4 – 8 PM. Memorial services will be held at Tedrow

Mennonite Church on Sunday at 4 PM. with Pastor Doug King officiating. Interment will precede in the Pettisville

Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Tedrow Mennonite Church or donor's favorite charity.