"Duane-- We are old friends from when you and Betty were in the Deerbrook snowmobile club. We also have a painted saw from Duane hanging on our walls. We think of you fondly. While we never knew your son Jeffery, we are saddened at your loss of a child. We hope for comfort and peace to you and your family. May you find strength in the good memories you shared with him and as a family. We are now living in Platteville closer to our son, Luke, and his family. We do miss much of up north living but, as you know, being close to family is important and life is shorter than we'd like. Sincerely, Jeanne and Jim Peters."
In loving memory of
Jeffery Duane Marshall
October 22, 1959 - March 12, 2018
Jeffery Duane Marshall, age 58 of Pickerel, died Monday, March 12, 2018, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 22, 1959, in Milwaukee, a son of the late Betty (Grams) Marshall and Duane Marshall of Pickerel. He married Diane Hell on February 9, 2007 in Crandon. She survives.
He attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee where he received a Masters Degree in Aquatic Biology and Chemistry. He worked at the University for several years.
Jeff served in the United States Army Reserves for a total of 22 years. He was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for his active duty service as a combat engineer/heavy equipment operator in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In 2005, following military service, he moved to Pickerel. He became the Forest County Potawatomi Community Solid Waste Program Administrator for 10 years. Due to illness, he retired in 2015.
Jeff enjoyed hunting with his father, fishing and riding the pontoon with his wife and furry friend Scout.
Survivors including his wife and father are a sister, Dawn (Chris) Craine, Slinger; a brother, Daniel (Roxanne) Marshall, Indianapolis, Indiana; seven nieces and nephews; one great-nephew and one great-niece; two brothers-in-law, Kent Hell and Scott Hell both of St. Francis.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with military honors conducted by Antigo Veterans to follow.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Tributes
"To our Cousin Jeff , God Bless you. Many happy memories of growing up fishing, hunting. Godfather to our son. We will miss you. Much love to the family, Love, Don and Kelley, Vince, Phillip, Nicole and our families"
"Diane I was so sorry to hear about Jeff. Please accept my prayers and sympathy. I was always glad to see you guys and catch up on what was going on in your life. I know what it is like to lose someone you love. It is not an easy journey. Just hang in there and take care. Please tell Duane how sorry I am. I'm sure you and Scout will comfort each other. Love you Donna Bazille"