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J. Laird Marshall

Madison, Wisconsin

Dec 15, 1937 – Apr 2, 2025 (Age 87)

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BORN
December 15, 1937
DIED
April 2, 2025
AGE
87
LOCATION
Madison, Wisconsin

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J. Laird MarshallDecember 15, 1937 - April 2, 2025John Laird Marshall was born in Madison on December 15, 1937, to John and Sally Owen Marshall. Raised in Texas, and in Madison, where he was surrounded by cousins, he graduated from Wisconsin High, alongside friends with whom he maintained a...

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I knew Laird from mid summer in Madison Wis. From Australia I was travelling across America and he kindly took me in staying at his home near the lake outside Madison. I had a wonderful time sharing ideas and opinions on everything from Art to Comedy. Eventually O I moved to rent part of his sister´s home ( Fox) on the lake. One of the original family homes attached to their Frank Lloyd Wright home. I worked for Madison University as a Graphic Designer for the PBS Extn. WHATV21 under David...

Mr. Marshall was my favorite math teacher at Waunakee High School in the eary 60's.

I remember trying to sing a composition by laird and wondered why the music went were it did. His jazz work was hard to follow but after learning it was great.

Such a loss! My condolances to the family. He was a wildly popular teacher. I had him for Geometry the last year Wisconsin High was in operation. He would tell us linguistic tidbits, such as how to say " Happy Birthday" in Xhosa. I saw him again when he came to our Wisconsin High class's reunion in 2015 and he came over to chat.

Laird Marshall was my math teacher but what I remember most is his musical talent; he helped a number of singing groups at Waunakee H.S. to win top honors in competition. His ability to play jazz at the drop of a hat was so interesting to us! He is an unforgettable educator and person.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.