Lowell J. Marshal, 73, Versailles, died at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 19, 2011, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Versailles to Wilmer and Lucille George Marshal. On Sept. 12, 1964, he married Judy Michael, who survives.

Also surviving are children, Larry (Darla) Marshal, Jackie (Dan) Kremer and Jeff (Beth) Marshal, all of Versailles; a sister Rita (Virgil) Kuess, Chickasaw; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A 1955 graduate of Versailles High School, he owned and operated the Versailles Feed Mill since 1973. He had worked at Weston Paper, Dayton, for 13 years and was a farmer.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown, and served on the church council. He was past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus and also served as financial secretary. He was a member of Versailles Eagles Aerie, Versailles Vet's Club and was a buyer for Darke County Junior Fair and FFA. He served with the U.S. Army.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial is at St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, where military graveside service will be conducted by the Versailles Veterans Honor Guard.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.

Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or to the Darke County Cancer Association.

Condolences may be left at zecharbailey.com.