Marvin Edward Crussel

Marvin E. Crussel, 81, of Columbus, passed away Sunday May 5, 2019, at the University of Louisville Hospital following a motorcycle accident.  He was born December 8, 1937, in Decatur County, Indiana, to the late Howard B. and Dorothy (Oliphant) Crussel. Marvin married Nancy Jo Covert on August 6, 1955, in the parsonage of the Newburn United Methodist Church and she survives. Marvin retired from Cummins Engine Company in 2003 with 47 years of service as a machine repairman. He served in the National Guard and enjoyed a lifetime of riding motorcycles. Marvin and Nancy attended the Elizabethtown United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Dereck Fields officiating.  Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Garland Brook Cemetery.  Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Marvin through the funeral home. Marvin is survived by his wife, Nancy Jo; sons, Lynn (Carolyn) Crussel of Westport, Donald (Beverly) Crussel of Columbus and Chuck (Susan) Crussel of Hope; a sister, Donna Robinson of Newburgh, IN; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Howard B. Crussel, Jr. and his daughter, Pam B. Spicer. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence to the Crussel family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com