Robert E. Marshall
June 12, 1934 ~ February 28, 2020
Robert E. Marshall, 85, Indianapolis, passed away February 28, 2020. Mr. Marshall was born June 12, 1934, in Lawrence County, Indiana, to the late Frank and Ledis (Moore) Marshall. Bob married Sharon (Joyal) Marshall on October 15, 1960, and she survives.
He graduated from Emmerich Manual High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. Bob began a 43-year career as a messenger with American United Life and retired as the art director and head of the print shop. Bob was a charter member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and was a member of the Msgr. M. Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660. He loved to fish and was an avid Notre Dame football fan. He will be fondly remembered for his great ability to recall and tell jokes. Bob was a natural extrovert and a friend to many. Above all, he was strongly devoted to his family and was loved, cherished, and respected by all.
Survivors include his wife of more than 59 years, Sharon; three sons, Don (Amy), Ron (Cathy), David (Stephanie); sisters, Carolyn Baumer and Betty Boone; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., with burial following at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the O’Riley Funeral Home. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Bob was a friend when I was working at AUL when we both were starting there. I also was with Bob at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. basic training. Fun guy and always had a joke. I am sure he will be missed greatly.
Dave you and your family have my deepest sympathy and condolences. My family and I will be praying for you and your family during this challenging time and praying for God to comfort and strengthen your family.
Dave: My heart is with you and your family at this difficult time. Losing a parent is a feeling one cannot understand until it occurs. I am convinced the Mass will help you deal with your feelings and how to provide assistance to your Mother. Best, John Matthews
Bob and I worked together in the communications area of AUL in the 1970s. We often enjoyed lunch together in the cafeteria in the old AUL building on Fall Creek. AUL was like a big family in those days. We enjoyed many many laughs together. Bob was so much fun. Always had an awful joke which everyone enjoyed or groaned about. Bob took me fishing one night after work. We had a couple of beers. Fished a little well into the night. But spent most of the time telling stories. I’ll never forget that night and how much fun we had. And I’ll never forget Bob’s kindness and fun spirit. My thoughts are with you and your family. Erik Johnson