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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lawrence Gerard “Larry” Marks
JULY 26, 1940 – JANUARY 2, 2025
MARSHALL, MN
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Lawrence Gerard “Larry” Marks was born on July 26, 1940, in Marshall, MN, to Robert and Louise (Tanghe) Marks. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1958. In 1960, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Pearcy at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. To this union were born children David, Daniel, Lisa and Brian.
Larry did glass installation for many years. He later worked as a Custodian for the Marshall Public Schools. He was a talented handyman and enjoyed fixing things and helping others. He enjoyed playing pool and will be remembered for his kind demeanor and smile on his face.
Larry died on Thursday, January 2, 2025, under hospice care at his residence in Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Marshall, MN, son David (Rebecca) Marks of St. Paul, MN, son Daniel (Kitsi) Marks of Marshall, MN, daughter Lisa Van Overbeke (Dwight) of Sioux Falls, SD, son Brian (Patti) Marks of Cottage Grove, MN, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, siblings Robert (Marcia) Marks from New Hope, MN, Sharon (Allan) Pierskalla from Brooklyn Center, MN, Bruce (Paulette) Marks of Marshall, Dennis (Susan) Marks of Shakopee, MN, Melanie (Mark) Larson of Dawson, MN, Janelle Kennedy of Madison, MN, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bob and Louise Marks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Prairie Home Hospice of Marshall or the National Alzheimer’s Association.
In Loving Memory of Larry Marks
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