Edward L. Marshall

Edward L. Marshall, age 90 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 29th at Friendly Village and Rehab Center in Rhinelander, WI.  Ed was born on February 21, 1936 in Alton, IL the son of Edward and Margaret Marshall.  Ed proudly served in the US Air Force and was a pilot for 30 years with American Airlines based out of Chicago. 

Ed was a pilot by training and a conservationist at heart.  His 20 years of dedication and commitment to the Discovery Center Bird Club will never be forgotten. He loved birds; participating in birding surveys, bird banding efforts and bird education.  He spearheaded the creation of the Marshall Wildlife Conservation Area through the Northwoods Land Trust in September of 2016.

Ed also enjoyed surveying bats on Amber Lake, loved reading books and was known for his green thumb.  He will always be remembered by his ridiculous jokes about chasing women.  

He is survived by cousins and numerous friends.

Visitation for Ed will be held on Friday, May 8th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel in Woodruff, WI and burial will take place on Monday, May 11th at Upper Alton Cemetery in Alton, IL.

Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com

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