Marilyn J Lahr

August 16, 1934 - October 4, 2020

Marilyn J. Lahr, 86, of Huntington, died at 2:47 am Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Signature Health Care of Bluffton. Marilyn was born on August 16, 1934 in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of Stanley Monteith and Vera Monteith. She graduated from Elkhart High School with the class of 1953. She married Dean Paul Lahr on September 18, 1955 in Elkhart, IN; he preceded her in death on July 19, 2008. She was a self-employed florist for over 35 years. Marilyn was a member of the Loon Creek Church of the Brethren. When she wasn't building beautiful crafts for her family to cherish, she enjoyed watching TV and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her two sons, Steven (Michele) Lahr of Huntington, IN, Douglas P. (Laura) Lahr of Waynedale, IN; two grandsons, Travis A. Lahr and Trenten D. Lahr both of Huntington, IN; granddaughter, Shantel N. Lahr of Ft. Wayne, IN; sister, Joyce (Rex) Krider of Goshen, IN; nephew, Aaron (Deana) Krider of IN; niece, Ann Cooksey of Fl. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Monteith and Vera Monteith; and husband Dean Paul Lahr. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Bailey-Love Mortuary. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington. Memorial contribution may be made to The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter or the Huntington County 4-H Club in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Marilyn J. Lahr.