William R. “Willie” Marshall, 83, of LaCrosse, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, as a result of complications from diabetes. He was born March 20, 1943, in Pulaski County, Indiana, to Earl and Evanoy (Crase) Marshall, graduated from North Judson High School, and served proudly with the U.S. Army, concluding with the rank of E-6, Staff Sergeant. Willie's career servicing industrial equipment spanned numerous decades and area manufacturers, including Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn and National Can Company. He earned an Associate's degree in HVAC from Ivy Tech later in life. With this training, he completed his work career at Westville Correctional Center.
Willie was a long-time active member of English Lake Church and a man of intense faith who loved God. His kindness and humor endeared him to nearly everyone with whom he ever struck up a conversation. He never met a stranger. He was a gentle giant of a man with an easygoing personality, and he set the bar high in all of his endeavors, but especially as a husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. There was nothing Willie enjoyed more than drinking coffee around the table with his family and friends, laughing and telling stories.
On June 11, 1966, he married Linda Sheely, who survives along with their daughters: Jaime (Todd) Oswald of Westfield, Indiana, Erin (Andres) Delgado of Hanna, and Katie (Tom) Miller of North Judson; brother, James David Marshall of Lafayette; and grandchildren: Madison, Tom, Brayton (Brooke), Devan (Ellie), Liam, and Emerson. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Edwin “Butch” Marshall and Carl Marshall.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at English Lake Church, 2750 S 650 W, North Judson, IN 46366, with a luncheon to follow. Memorial donations may be made payable to Community Schoolhouse, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 285, LaCrosse, IN 46348, or a donation can be made online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-community-schoolhouses-vital-work.
