Russell Marshall Obituary

Age - 93

September 12, 2023

Grand Ledge, MI

"Russell Patrick Marshall of North East, PA formerly of Grand Ledge passed away September 6, 2023. Russ was born March 17, 1930 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Leonard and Cora (Rasmussen) Marshall. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and had a thirty-five-year career with General Motors, retiring as a Supervisor. Russ was an avid fly fisherman, enjoyed camping and also his daily walk downtown Grand Ledge well into his upper 80's. He is survived by his children, Cathy and Pat Crotty, Jeff and Kathy Jackson, Steve and Janice Jackson and Mike and Teri Marshall; grandchildren, Dr. Erika and Derek Dodson, Casey Marshall, Jessie Marshall, Casie (Keith) Gibson, Travis Barringer, Steven A. Jackson, Brenda (Ron Wagner) Bassett, Duane (Jayne) DeMuth, Bridget (Robert) Fitzpatrick and Katie (John) Hall; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Russ was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor in 2010 along with his brother, Leonard Jr. and sister, Shirley. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 15, 2023, 12:00 PM at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend Dr. Laura-Miller-Purrenhage of the Grand Ledge First Congregational United Church of Christ, officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 12:00 PM. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Russ' name may be given to Pine River Area Trout Unlimited, 624 Holly Road, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48033 (https://www. alz. org/?form=FUNJKMHEBXV\u0026amp;ver=a). "

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