Willard W. Marshall, 73

On August 15, 2022, Willard W Marshall age 73 traded his prosthetic legs for wings and departed this earth. He leaves behind to grieve: his partner in life, Janet Kleinert, life long friend Charliss Marshall, two children, Amanda Marshall Wegher (Michael) and Willard Marshall Jr plus six step children, Jeremy Grace (Amy), Ryan Huyett, Tiffany Martinez (Anthony), LaShalle Hughes-Hardt, Kaylee Kleinert (Katie) and James Blue, eleven grandchildren plus a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Willard was born in Valentine and graduated from Valentine High School in 1967. He worked in several areas in Nebraska as a concrete finisher for Missouri Valley Construction, settling in McCook where he hired on with Burlington RR as a brakeman/ conductor. Burlington brought him to Lincoln where he hired on with Department of Corrections in 1985 and continued to work there until he retired with rank of Sergeant.

Willard loved to go hunting, fishing and camping and was an avid fan of all sports from his kids and grandchildren’s various games to the Huskers (both boys and girls) and always his beloved Vikings. He loved powwows, holidays, time around his firepit and treasured all time spent with family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday September 11, 2022 at the Indian Center, 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the family to be decided on later.