Marshall John Demeuse, Suamico, 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
after a one year courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born Aug. 18,
1945, to Helen (Rumpf) and Louis Demeuse in Oconto Falls, Wis.
Marshall graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1963 and strived to be
the best in everything he did. He loved participating in the pep, marching
and concert bands. While in high school, he earned a music scholarship to
Elmhurst College, Ill., during the summer. He loved all types of music
including marches, polkas, big band, classic, country and gospel. Marshall
was a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout award. For two summers, Marsh was
a camp counselor at Bear Paw. He was fortunate to go to the National
Jamboree in 1960 at Colorado Spring, Colo.
He was the first among all his extended family members to get a college
degree with majors in Economics and Business Administration from the
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
After graduation, the Viet Nam war was going strong, so Marshall enlisted.
He started as a Private in the Infantry and came out a First Lieutenant and
Commanding Officer in Military Intelligence with the Army Security Agency in
less than three years. He trained thousands of troops.
Knowing he would not go to Viet Nam, Marsh married the former Paula
Prokopovitz at the Chapel at Fort Devens near Boston, Mass., on Oct. 2,
1968, with family members flying in to attend. A reception was held in
Milwaukee when they returned to Wisconsin. The newlyweds toured the East
Coast from Massachusetts to Georgia, settling in North Carolina at Fort
Bragg.
After his honorable discharge, Marsh's career developed in the food industry
working for Kohl's Food Store, Jay Brokerage Company, ConAgra Professional
Food Systems and Meat Processors. Marshall enjoyed yard work, gardening and
going to the cabin in Mountain with his brother, Sherm, his son, David and
grandsons, Brandon and Derek. He looked forward to hunting, fishing and card
playing with his family and buddies. He was a member of Bethany United
Methodist Church serving on numerous committees and was also a member and
Past President of the Sunrise Optimist Club of Green Bay.
Marshall is survived by his wife of 43 years, Paula; one son, David
(Michelle) from Bellevue and two grandsons, Brandon and Derek; one brother,
Sherman (Chris) Demeuse; sister-in-law, Julie (Edward) Dobersek, Canton,
Mich.; brother-in-law, Steve (Ruthanne) Proko, Fox Point, Wis.; and other
cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. Marshall was preceded in death by
his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will take place Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
Bethany United Methodist Church, 1110 Echo Lane, Green Bay, where the
funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. with Pastors Randall Richter and
Jill Connery officiating. Military rites to follow.
The family would like to thank the Bellin Cancer Clinic, Unity Hospice and
the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence for all their wonderful care.
A memorial fund has been established in Marshall's name. Online condolences
may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.