Stanford Warren Marshall

1942 - 2025

Stanford Warren Marshall

August 30, 1942 - September 22, 2025

RIO - Stanford Warren Marshall, 83, of Rio, Wis., passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, on his family farm, just as he had wished, on the first day of Fall. Born August 30, 1942, in Dixon, Ill., to Earl J Marshall and Ella Seemann Schank, Stan began his educational career at McKinley School, a one-room schoolhouse, and then later transferred to Cambria Union School where he graduated. After graduation, Stan enlisted in the United States Navy with his brother, Dwight.

After returning home from service, Stan was driving through town one day when he saw Mary Neary walking down the street and instantly knew she was the love of his life. They married on August 13, 1966, in Doylestown, Wis.

Prior to his long career at Gaskets, Inc., Stan worked at Hylee Farms, People's Telephone Company, and the Columbia County Highway Department. He found his true passion, however, on the family farm he built with his wife, Mary, and their family. On their farm, Stan and Mary helped raise their grandchildren, along with many horses, dogs, and cattle; he also enjoyed working the fields with his Case IH tractors.

Beyond farming, Stan loved snowmobiling and was a member of the Doylestown Sno-Hoppers Snowmobile Club. He also enjoyed boating and hunting with his family. With a natural talent for training and riding horses, Stan and Mary went on to own over 12 Morgan horses that they often rode together while going on many trail rides. If you couldn't find Stan in the fields, you didn't have to look too far before hearing old country music and a cold one cracking with some friends in the shop. While always having a prank or two up his sleeve, Stan was known for his loyalty, hard work, quick wit and eagerness to help anyone in need.

Stan is survived by daughter, Nicole (John) Marshall, Butterbaugh; son, Darrin Marshall (Sherri); grandchildren, Ashlee (Michael) Molzof, Jenna (Morgan) Schissel, Dillon Scott (Payton), Tanner Marshall and Kegan Marshall; great-grandchildren, Hadley and Rylee Molzof; step-brother, Jimmy Marshall; sisters-and brothers-in-law, Pat (David) McCormick, Bill (Mary Lou) Neary, Beet (Stuart) Brossard; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary (Neary) Marshall; infant son, Shawn C. Marshall; parents, Earl J. Marshall and Ella (John) Schank; sisters-and brothers-in-law, Sandra "Sandy" and Harlan Hendrickson; brother, Dwight J Marshall; stepbrother, Joey Marshall; mother-and father-in-law, Veronica and Edward Neary, along with many beloved relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Grasse Funeral Home in Rio with Rev. Anthony Straseska officiating. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Interment will be held at the Cambria Cemetery with Military Honors. Luncheon to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.grassefs.com. Grasse Funeral Service in Rio is serving the family.