Lawrence E. Marshall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Marshall, 76, of Saline, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with his family by his side. Larry passed away from cancer on 12 Feb 17 at Arbor Hospice in Saline. His cancer diagnosis came in mid January 2017 from the V.A. He was moved to Arbor Hospice on February 9th. February 10th he had wonderful day with all of visitors telling them (probably for 10th time or so) all about his 1972 BUICK LeSabre Convertible. Lawrence was born on March 22, 1940 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of John and Erma Marshall. Larry served in the Army from 1960 to 1962. He had careers in farming, drove a milk truck for Bolgos Dairy, delivered fuel oil for Girbach Oil Co., he retired from Ann Arbor Machine on March 20, 2008 and the very next day began he career as a globe trotter traveling all over the world with his wonderful girlfriend, Donna Kearney. He was a life long member of Bethlehem United Church of Church, where he rang the church bells every Sunday and ushered for many years. Larry is survived by his three daughters; Kristin Marshall of Phoenix, AZ and son in law Robert Longtin, April Marshall of Maybee, MI, and Jackie Marshall of Ann Arbor, MI; two grandchildren Rachel Heck and Ryan Marshall; his two sisters; Margret (Larry) Roehm and Barbara (David) Wolfgang and their families. Plus, many cousins. Larry is also survived by a dear friend, Donna Kearney - the love of his life. If you knew Larry ....... then you know he Loved his 1972 BUICK LeSabre Convertible. It was his last wish that his convertible be donated to Gilmore Car Museum. His daughters are working on the application for the museum but are asking for your help. There will be a petition (asking Gilmore Car Museum to accept the Buick for their exhibits) available for anyone to sign that will be submitted with the application to Gilmore Car Museum. Larry, the Buick, and the girls appreciate your help. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 423 S. Fourth Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104. A reception will follow. Visitation will take place from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions in Larry’s name may be made to the church and envelopes will be available at the service. To sign Larry's guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Lawrence E. Marshall

March 22, 1940 - February 12, 2017