MONON Marvin J. Eisele, 71, of Monon, died unexpectedly at 7:17 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 2011, at his residence. He had been in failing health for the last three weeks. He was born March 22, 1940, in Jasper County, to the late Edward O. and Ruby Denham Eisele. He attended Rensselaer High School. His marriage was to Carol S. Chapman on March 2, 1984, in Monon. She survives. Mr. Eisele was a longtime resident of Monon, moving there in 1979. He owned and operated Marvin's Body Shop his entire working life. During retirement he enjoyed mowing yards. He loved to sit on the porch swing watching birds and talking about his mowing and family. He also enjoyed his morning coffee at the "round table" in Monon. Mr. Eisele was a life-member of the Monon Eagles Lodge. Surviving with his wife are a son, Josh Eisele (companion: Teresa) of Monticello; daughters, Connie Sue Jessen of Georgia and Lisa Mossholder of Monticello; stepdaughters, Tami Cappis (husband: Jim) and Julie Rubalcava, both of Monon; six sisters, Naomi Schleman of Monon, Rosella Martin (husband: Buck) of Arkansas, Martha Branson (husband: Merl) of Rensselaer, Charlene Stone and Anna Mae Stone, both of Florida, and Edith Lane (husband: Gale) of Rensselaer and his brothers, Harold Eisele (wife: Betty) of Monon, Alvin Eisele of Buffalo, Bud Eisele (wife: Annie) of Florida and George Eisele (wife: Ruth) of Rensselaer. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon with Pastor Don Newman officiating. Interment to follow at Monon Chapel Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Monon Volunteer Fire Department.