Mabel Ann Elizabeth Schwark
I love you and bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck… and I can’t sleep thinking of you!
Mabel Ann Schwark (nee Roth) 102 of Indianapolis, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and servant of God was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 29, 2024. Born on September 7, 1921, in Illmo, Missouri to August and Anna Roth, Mabel grew up on the family farm with her parents and 5 brothers and sisters. Mabel spent her first year of grade school in Indiana being taught by her Grandfather. Returning to Missouri to spend grades 2-8 at a small country school called Head School, Mabel went on to high school. graduating from Illmo High School. Upon graduation, Mabel was employed in the office department of Ely-Walker, a manufacturing company until her marriage in 1944.
Mabel met her loving, husband August (Augie) and they married on April 21, 1944. In 1948 Augie and Mabel moved to Indianapolis, Indiana; where they raised their children, enjoyed their grandchildren and created a wonderful life of community and friendships. She worked in the school cafeteria and later in the local sales office of MacMillan Publishing.
Mabel was an avid quilter, homemaker, cook, bowler, card player and St. Louis Cardinal fan. She volunteered countless hours at Calvary Lutheran Church and School as well as in the community. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and had a quick wit and a beautiful smile!
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