Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Marler

1954 - 2023

Caldwell - Jeffery Alan Marler, 68 of Caldwell, passed peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. Jeff was born November 8th, 1954, at Travis Airforce Base in Vallejo California to Thomas and Joan Marler. Jeff moved as an infant to his parents hometown of Bonne Terre Missouri where he was reared and educated. He graduated from North County High School in 1974 where as an all-district honors football athlete he received a scholarship to play football at the College of Idaho. During his time in college one of his professors set him up on a blind date where he met the love of his life.

Jeff married Becky L Stattner on June 2nd, 1979, and from that union came two daughters Mandi and Megan.

In 1980 Jeff started his career at Darigold working his way up the ranks from unloading powdered milk off rail cars to being the plant manager in Boise. While building his career and raising his family he finished his bachelor's degree in management and organizational leadership from George Fox University.

Jeff was an avid hunter and truly found his happiness "In the Hills". Council and Bear Idaho will always hold a piece of his heart. You would never find him happier than on a 4-wheeler with his wife and 2 kids during the Idaho summers.

In January of 2023 North County High School inducted Jeff and other all-star teammates into the Raiders North County Hall of Fame.

Jeff is survived by his wife Becky; of 44 years, 2 daughters Mandi (Ben) Dyer and Megan (Matt) Kreizenbeck; 4 grandchildren, Jaxson and Macie Dyer, Paige and Piper Kreizenbeck; 3 sisters, Cindy (David) Driemeier, Marci Marler, Patty (Benny) Skaggs; brother Tom (Lori) Marler and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents. The celebration of life will be held at the Marler residence on October 1st at 3pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to American Diabetes Association.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Family home.