Marian Jeanette Scheiman Jacquay was born on 6/30/1923 to her parents Walter Scheiman and Freida Muntz in Fort Wayne, IN. Marian graduated from New Haven High School and worked at the age of 18 at Murphy’s in downtown Fort Wayne. She was always a sharp dresser, and her hair was never out of place. She loved to wear pink and lots of jewelry.
Marian would go on to marry Albert E. Jacquay while he was stationed with the Coast Guard in Flagler Beach, Florida. They were married on 6/16/1943 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In August 1944, Marian gave birth to her daughter Nancy (Jacquay) Fitzgibbons, then her son Albert Jacquay (Butch) in April 1950. Several years later, she had another two daughters, Justina Anne Jacquay Huhn in 1962 and Janette Irene Jacquay in 1966. During this time, Marian worked at Western Union for a time, then worked many years at JC Penney as a Product Service Manager, and finally, at Kohl’s in Northcrest where she then retired.
Marian volunteered for many years at Parkview Hospital. She was also an Auxiliary Member of the American Legion Post 82. Additionally, Marian was a member of Queen of Angels Church, where she helped with funeral dinners, sang in the church choir and served as a greeter during church services.
Together, Marian and her husband Albert once owned and operated the Park House Restaurant on Coliseum Boulevard, which opened in March 1969 and was renamed the Dog House. They were married 71 years before Albert passed away in December 2014. Marian and Albert loved doing many activities together. They had a camper located in Wolcottville for many years and enjoyed camping, fishing and sitting by the fires. They loved to square dance, especially in their early years. Marian was at one time a rollerette at the roller rink in New Haven at Bell’s skating rink. She also loved playing Bingo.
Marian had two brothers and one sister who passed away: Elmer Scheiman, Robert Scheiman and Betty Scheiman Houck. She currently has 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She loves spending time with others and candy. Marian always told us she knew she would live to be 100, and she did! Happy 100th birthday, Marian!