Marie M. Taykowski, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Marie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Fred and Freida (Fischbach) Kleinschmidt. Marie graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School class of 1950. In 1956, Marie married her high school sweetheart, Theodore "Ted" Taykowski, and they began their life of service together. Ted and Marie were blessed with their firstborn son, Timothy Nathan, in 1957. Their family continued to grow, with the births of Todd David in 1959 and Tina Marie in 1960, and Troy Andrew in 1963. Upon graduation, Marie worked for International Harvester until Ted's vicarage call. After Marie and family returned to Fort Wayne, she was employed with Wayne Candy's prior to her career at Concordia High School as the manager of the cafeteria until her retirement. Marie was a 30-year survivor of breast cancer. Marie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She also looked forward to their annual mini-reunions with her lifetime high school friends, where the girls shopped, the men played golf and they all enjoyed food and fellowship. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Freida Kleinschmidt; her brother, Ervin Kleinschmidt; her sister, Darlene Oehler; her love of her life and husband Rev. Theodore "Ted" Taykowski; son, Troy Taykowski. She is survived by children Timothy (Barbara) Taykowski of Macomb, MI, Todd (Laura) Taykowski of Lebanon, TN, and Tina (David) Franke of Fort Wayne; grandchildren Jacob (Sarah) Taykowski, Joshua (fiancée Margaret Reilly) Taykowski, Jonah Taykowski, Jonathan Taykowski, Garrett (Camesa) Taykowski, Rachel Taykowski, Roman Taykowski, and Rhett Taykowski; great grandchildren Luke, Elizabeth, Dante, and Delilah; siblings, Vanita Kassing; Rev. Donald Kleinschmidt; Ronald Kleinschmidt; and Jerry (Mary) Kleinschmidt; along with many nieces and nephews. While she will be sorely missed, her family rejoices in the knowledge that she is freed from the struggle of declining health, are comforted by the promise of eternal life, and are honored to be a part of the legacy that she leaves behind. A memorial service will be 12 noon, Friday, May 17, 2019 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling one hour prior. Calling will be Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the funeral home from 4 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.