J. Laird Marshall

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.