Thomas R.
“Tony” Marshall, 80, of Plymouth, passed away at home on Tuesday (September 11,
2018) after a year battle with cancer.
He was born
in Ashland, WI on September 9, 1938, son of the late Thomas and Ludmilla
(Beesley) Marshall. After attending schools
in Ashland, he joined the United States Air Force at age 17.
Tony worked
many different jobs in his life; cutting trees in the lumber industry, working
in iron ore mines in Minnesota, and sailing on iron ore ships on the Great
Lakes. While wintering in Grafton, WI in the off season he worked at Ataco
Steel where he met his wife, Marie Wegner.
They were married on October 31, 1970 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Grafton, WI.
Following
retirement, he enjoyed gardening, deer hunting, hiking and going to Hub City Restaurant
for coffee and half a sandwich with his wife. He also did groundskeeping for
his son David’s masonry business. He supported both of his sons in their hobbies
and work; attending Dave’s auto racing events at Road America and receiving a
tattoo from his son Tom on his 70
th
birthday.
Survivors
include: Wife: Marie; Two sons: Thomas of Plymouth and David (Dawn) of Glenbeulah;
Three
sisters: Linda (Wayne) Sellung, Barbara (Dick) Tody, and Roberta (Tony) Basley;
Brother: Ellerd Marshall; Mother-in-law: Marie Wegner; Brothers and
sisters-in-law: Walter (Robbie) Wegner, Connie Wegner, John (Chris) Wegner,
Peter (Laurie) Wegner, Paul Wegner, Christine Wegner, and Liz Wegner; as well
as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was
preceded in death by: His parents; Step-father: Bob Smith; Little brother:
Jack; Sisters: Virginia (Bill) Berweger and Ludy (Gary) Hokenson; and
Father-in-law: Walter Wegner and Brother-in-law: Joe Wegner.
Following
Tony’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on
Tuesday Evening (Sept. 18, 2018) at 6:00 P.M. at St. John Lutheran Church in
Plymouth. Rev. Nathan Meador
and Rev.
John Schultz, pastors of the church will co-officiate. Inurnment will be in the Winooski
Cemetery in
the Town of Lyndon.
Visitation
will be at the CHURCH on Tuesday (Sept. 18) from 4:00 P.M. until the time of
services.
In lieu of
flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Tony’s name for the American
Cancer Association.
The Suchon Funeral
Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family
would like to send special thanks to Dr. Kumar, Dr. Schroeder and the entire
staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, Aurora At Home Hospice (especially
Stacy), and Rev. Nathan Meador and Rev. John Schultz of St. John Lutheran –
Plymouth, for the wonderful care and compassion given to Tom “Tony” and their
family.
