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[June 06, 2024]  LINCOLN - Marlin Roos, 89, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Copper Creek Cottages in Lincoln.

Visitation:  9 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln

Service:  11 a.m. Friday June 14th at the church

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Marlin Roos, 89, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Copper Creek Cottages in Lincoln.

Marlin was born January 10, 1935, in Lawndale, the son of Harold and Rebecca (Cress) Roos. He married Kathryn Laramee on November 20, 1960, in Clinton. She preceded him in death in 2022.

Marlin is survived by his children, Douglas Roos, Debra (Scott) Leake, and Deanna (Shawn) Hays; five grandchildren, Whitney Roos, Caleb Roos, Jade (Shannon) Leake, Kristin (Ashe) Morehead, Matthew (Elizabeth) Hays; and his five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathy; twin sister, Melba Novack; and his brothers, Hervil and Harold Roos.

During his career, Marlin worked as the photographer for the Illinois State Museum, traveling throughout the state to take photos for the museum for over forty years. He also had his own photography business, Roos Photography, which he called his hobby shop, where he photographed weddings and other gatherings. Marlin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln, serving as an elder for thirty plus years. He was the office holder for the Lutheran Layman League, where he held every elected office at some point.  

Marlin served on the District Board of Directors and Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis for fifteen years. He spent eleven years on the District Mission Commission and was a Co-President of the International Twins Association. Marlin has been known to play his harmonica at several events and surrounding facilities throughout Logan County. Marlin also served in the army reserves.

Services for Marlin will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Visitation will take place two hours prior from 9:00-11:00 am also at the church. Burial will follow the service at Zion Cemetery where full military rites will be accorded by the Lincoln American Legion Post #263.

Memorials may be made in Marlin’s name to Zion Lutheran Church or School in Lincoln.

Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.

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