Marshall Gardin

Marshall Harold Gardin, age 87, of Wood River Twp., Burnett Co., WI, passed away Friday evening, August 26, 2016, at the Continuing Care Center, Grantsburg, WI. Born in Frederic, WI, on May 23, 1929, Marshall was the son of the late Harold and Myrtle (Erickson) Gardin. He attended Falun Grade School and was a 1947 graduate of Grantsburg High School. Marshall served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954, honorably discharged on February 26, 1954. After his time in service, Marshall attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis, MN. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 and was a tinner for over 30 years. On December 29, 1956, Marshall was united in marriage to Myrna Mae Tollefson at English Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. Marshall and Myrna lived in South Minneapolis for 33 years before retiring to the home Marshall built on Little Wood Lake, Grantsburg, WI. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, wood working, and, most importantly, time with his family and many special friends. Marshall always had a twinkle in his eye and a great sense of humor. He was also a member of the Grantsburg American Legion Post 185. Marshall is survived by his wife of 59 years, Myrna; daughters: Maryl (Timothy) Jordahl of Maple Grove MN, and Meredith Gardin of New Brighton MN; grandchildren: Bret Jordahl and Kelly Jordahl; a brother, David Gardin; Lorraine Green; as well as cousins, a niece and nephew, great nieces and great nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and Harold Gardin; a sister, Gloria, in infancy; and a foster brother, George Green. The memorial service honoring the life of Marshall Gardin will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, with Pastor Sandy Hutchens officiating. Full military honors will conclude the service followed by a fellowship luncheon. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Marshall’s family would like to express their special, heartfelt thanks to the staff at Continuing Care Center for the special care and support given to Marshall and the entire family.