Harold Rae Marshall

Harold Rae Marshall was born May 5, 1931 on the family farm near West Liberty, Iowa to Ralph and Margaret (Lane) Marshall. Harold grew up in Atalissa, Iowa, where he attended school. He left school early to help with the farm. Harold married Eldora “Dorie” Nattress on June 27, 1954 at the Christian Church in West Liberty, and to this union, four children were born: Karen, Mark, Deanna, and Penny. The family made their home in the West Liberty area for several years before relocating to Elkhorn, Nebraska in 1971. Harold worked in the corn sheller business, and then was the owner/operator of a service station. He then was plant operator of the Walnut Grove Feed Plant for 13 years. Following his retirement, Harold was the custodian, and worked in food service for the Elkhorn Public Schools. Harold and Dorie were members of Our Saviour’s Baptist Church in Elkhorn. Harold played fast pitch softball for 20 years, and stayed active golfing and bowling. He enjoyed word games, dinner at the Millard Roadhouse, watching Western movies, and sports, especially the Huskers. He was the kind of man who never met a stranger, and was good at putting people at ease. When asked “how are you?” His frequent reply was, “Better than nothing.” He will be remembered for his kind spirit, and for being a great husband, Father, grandfather, and friend. Harold passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 16 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Margaret, and brothers: James and Carroll. Harold is survived by his wife Eldora “Dorie” of Elkhorn, children: Karen & Ray Brunner of Elkhorn, Mark & Cindy Marshall of Ogallala, NE, Deanna &Matthew Shepard of Sugarland, TX, and Penny & Duane Unruh of Belgium, 6 grandchildren: Lauren Shepard, Kate Shepard, Angie & husband, Moises Montalvo, Austin and wife, Kristy Unruh, Micah Unruh, and Landon Unruh, 2 great grandchildren: Dilana and Adia Montalvo, and brother John & Sandy Marshall of Wilton, IA, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Harold R. Marshall, age 83, of Elkhorn, died 6/21/14. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Margaret, brothers James and Carroll. Survived by wife Eldora “Dorie” of Elkhorn, children: Karen (Ray) Brunner of Elkhorn, Mark (Cindy) Marshall of Ogallala, NE, Deanna (Matthew) Shepard of Sugarland, TX, and Penny (Duane) Unruh of Belgium, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother Joh (Sandy) Marshall of Wilton, IA, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service Thursday, 10 AM, Our Savior’s Baptist Church, Elkhorn. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 2-8 PM with family receiving friends from 6-8 at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to the church.

Harold Rae Marshall

May 5, 1931 - June 21, 2014