Jack R. Marriott

November 13, 1927 - August 6, 2009

Jack R. Marriott, age 81, of Michigan City, died Thursday, August 6 at 12:20 a.m. at St. Anthony Memorial Health Care Center of Michigan City. Services will be held Monday, August 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Jack Andrews officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until the service Monday at the church. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Michigan City, with full military rites by VFW Post 2536 and American Legion Skwiat Post 451 honor guards. A luncheon will be served at the church following the cemetery rites. Mr. Marriott was born November 13, 1927 in Rochester, IN to Virgil K. and Eleanor E. (Witucki) Marriott, both of whom preceded him in death. On March 8, 1958 in South Bend, he married Barbara Ferro, she survives in Michigan City. Also surviving is his son Michael S. (Debbie) Marriott of Las Vegas, daughter Lori A. (Patrick) Hines of Trail Creek, grandchildren Nicole Fronczek, Jesse Hines, Alex Marriott, Jeremiah Hines, Jordan Hines and Bethany Hines, great-grandchildren Cosette Fronczek, Jade Marie Hines, Hunter Fronczek and Dean Patrick Hines, sister Patricia (Kenneth) Light of West End, NC; brothers Thomas (Noreen) Marriott of Warsaw, IN; David (Kathy) Marriott of South Bend, his best friend Al Grose of South Bend, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Marriott had been a teacher at Michigan City Rogers High School, altogether employed for 43 years with the Michigan City Area Schools until his retirement in 1993. After retirement he worked for Hertz Rental Cars in South Bend from 1993 to 2008. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in education at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he also received his Master’s Degree in education. Mr. Marriott began his teacher career in Michigan City in 1958 at Barker Jr. High and over the years he taught at Elston High School and spent his final years at Rogers High School. He was the current treasurer for 1st Trust Credit Union, where he served on the board of directors for over 20 years. He enjoyed traveling, camping with his family, walking, and reading about politics and history. He was an active member of the Franklin St. McDonald’s coffee group. He was known to his grandchildren as the “Great Oz”. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Memorial contributions may be made to donor’s choice.

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Dad, I miss you and Mom so much. Waiting, like in Titus 2:13. Until we see each other in the clouds!

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Stories about my Dad are wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing! I would love to hear more. I would like to thank Carlisles Funeral Home, again, for an extraordinary and very compassionate job with my Dad's arrangements. Mom & I went to the cemetary today and put out a huge triple mum (three colors in a big pot.) The grave site has been readied for the headstone which is on order and will be here in about 4 weeks. It still is a shock to think about, does not seem possible that my wonderful Dad is gone. I adored him, my kids adored him, and my husband found a good friend in him. One thing I will always remember is when he heard me on the phone, he was so chipper, cheerful, and enthusiastic, like he was so glad that that I called. The same when we went to his and my mom's house, while she usually wants to know if you've eaten yet and if she could get you anything, he always perk up from his spot on the couch and came out to the kitched eager to talk and visit, he always made you feel welcome and like he appreciated seeing you. We sure appreciated seeing him and having him in our lives. I'd be reeling if I didn't have the tons of memories that we have of him right now, we loved him dearly~ Daughter Lori, Patrick & Family

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I have fond memories of our neighbors, the Marriott family, and my friend Pat's big brother. I am still a teacher here in South Bend, and still own the old home place. My granddaughter lives there. I want to express my deepest regrets at your loss. I would love to hear from you at Beverle@aol.com. God bless you.

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I love you, Grandpa, and will miss you always!

It was a great privilege to sit next to Jack during our years on the credit union board. I looked up to him for his vision and dedication to both education and the credit union. I will always remember when Arnie, Jack and I realized that we were making all of the suggestions for policy and future directions of the CU. When we chided the rest of the board members, they started sharing their visions too. All of a sudden, the burden of responsibility for decision making was lifted off of our shoulders and was shared by the rest of the board. We both smiled about the improvement. He was a great guy, and I have missed my relationship with him since my retirement from the board.

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