Marcia Rae Mahler

Marcia Rae Mahler passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024, after living a rich and full life here on earth. She has now gone to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Marcia was born on June 2nd, 1939 to Rev. Chalmer and Mae Miller of Freeport, Michigan.

Marcia was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Gerald R. Mahler in 2019.

Marcia was a loving and patient mother of four. She will always be remembered for having a welcoming home as well as a willing and helping heart. Of particular joy, in these last years, was the time she and Jerry spent at their small home on Basset Lake in Middleville with their dog, Murphy. She was blessed to have many caring neighbors. There were always plenty of dogs and grandchildren visiting in the summer to swim.

Marcia and Jerry spent several of their last years traveling to Alaska and other places, often getting lost, but always finding their way back to Michigan. Marcia loved to do projects around her home, bake, quilt, and host large family gatherings for the holidays. The potatoes never got cooked until everyone had arrived.  She made plenty of the most amazing apple and pumpkin pies for all. There was always one mincemeat pie made only for Jerry.

Peace Church in Middleville was Marcia's home church, where she and Jerry served for many years.

She is survived by: Her children: Gretchen (Barry) Evans, Brock (Tammi) Mahler, Eric (Alana) Mahler, Daniel Mahler, 17 Grandchildren and 10 Great grandchildren, Sister Ruth (James) Wicker and brother Nathan (Paulette) Miller.

In lieu of any flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to: Moody Bible Institute, Attn: Moody Radio, 820, N. LaSalle Blvd. Chicago, IL 60610 or Mel Trotter Ministries 225 Commerce Ave. SW. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Thank you to Harmony Cares Hospice of Grand Rapids for attending to Marcia these past months.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Visitation from 1:00-2:30 pm with service at 2:30 pm.

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