Gary Marshall

Gary Marshall obituary, Midland, MI

Gary Marshall

Gary Marshall Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith-Miner Funeral Home on Feb. 1, 2023.

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Gary Marshall, 69, of Midland, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Gary was born on May 31st, 1953 to the late Glen and Delores (Archambeau) Marshall. Gary married Sandy Olney on October 23rd, 1971 and they shared 51 loving years together.
Gary was a master electrician and retired from the City of Midland in 2008 after 22 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors including snowmobiling, fishing and spending summers in Elk Rapids. Gary loved his family very much and cherished the time he spent with them.
Gary is survived by his wife; Sandy, daughter; Angie (Dan) Cullen, son; Geoff (Sara) Marshall, grandchildren; Josh and Abby Cullen, Gabe and Jadyn Marshall, sister; Pat (Marlon) Hicks, sister in-law; Jan (Mike) Vasicek and many nieces and nephews.
Please join his family in a celebration of Gary's life at a casual visitation on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 4pm-7pm at the Smith-Miner Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association and/or MyMichigan Health Foundation.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Marshall family; to share a special memory please visit www.smithminer.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary, please visit our floral store.

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