Richard John ‘Dick’ Marshall, 70, of Prince St., Negaunee, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI, with his loving family at his side.
Dick was born April 11, 1950 in Ishpeming, to Harry and Mary (Milroy) Marshall, Sr., and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1968. He married the love of his life, Suzanne ‘Sue’ Laine that same year. Following school, he was drafted into the United States Army, serving honorably during the Vietnam War. Following his service to his country, Dick went to Northern Michigan University, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Mr. Marshall was employed as an auto mechanics teacher in Gillette, Wyoming, before returning to Negaunee. He then worked as a mechanic for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. for 30 years, retiring in 2012. Following retirement, Dick and Sue spent their winters in Laughlin, Nevada, where he made numerous new friends.
Surviving are his loving wife, Sue Marshall; three sons: Richard (Michelle Berry) Marshall of Albuquerque, NM, and Pete (Marjorie) and Paul (Linda) Marshall both of Negaunee; nine grandchildren: Richard Marshall III, Brayden, Deklan, Davin, Corbin, Brodie and Archer Marshall, and Autumn and Andrew Laughlin; and a brother, Jon (Jen) Marshall of Chassell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harry ‘Tom’ Marshall, Jr.; a brother-in-law, John Laine; daughter-in-law, Sophia Marshall; nephew, Matthew Marshall; and his father and mother-in-law, Paul and Audrey ‘Ginger’ Laine.
Honoring Dick’s wishes, no public services will be held.
Mr. Marshall’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com