Marvin Schmeck's Obituary
Capt Marvin Schmeck, age 76 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, died peacefully Friday May 30, 2008, at his home. His wife, daughter, faithful dog Goober, and dear friends Fran Krisher and Pam Hoffman were there to throw off the dock lines one last time as he sailed off with his Savior.
During the two weeks prior to his passing he was blessed by the calls and visits of many friends and family and he delighted in being able to tell them "Goodbye, and I love you".
He was born August 4, 1931 in Reinholds, PA, the son of the late Whylma Steinmetz.
Capt Marvin worked as a young man at laying brick and block. He enjoyed traveling and hunting with his family to Wyoming and Alaska in the 60' s and 70's. But his love for fishing led him to the sea and he ran the charter boats "Partytyme" and the "Indian". After that he helped his son-in-law Pete Floyd build the "Skipjack" in 1983 in Key West, Florida and they were partners in that until Capt. Marvin began running fishing and whale watch cruises at Fisherman's Wharf and had a dinner cruise boat named the "Lewes Princess". After retiring from the sea, he worked for Grotto Pizza delivering from Dewey to Milton. He also enjoyed hunting and just being with his many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Anita, his daughter Donna and her husband Pete Floyd of Lewes, Donna's mother Florence Schmeck of Lititz, his sisters Helen Diffenderfer of Lititz, PA, and Arlene Weidman of Manheim, PA, one brother, Claude Steinmetz also of Lititz, PA, step sons Craig and Doug Krisher of Allentown,PA and Craig's sons, Kyle and Tyler.
A Memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 7 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkiins-Lodge Capel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be private. Please Omit Flowers. Memorial tributes in Capt Marvin's honor may be sent to Delaware Hospice Center ,100 Patriot's Way Milford, DE 19963- or to the SPCA 22918 DuPont Boulevard Georgetown, DE 19947.
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