Dennis Lin Marschall was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on June 1, 1948 the son of Herbert and Margaret "Peggy" (Root) Marschall. He attended elementary school at Indian Creek and then went to Amery High School graduating in 1966. He attended University of Wisconsin in River Falls where he received a degree in Broad Area Agriculture. On April 26, 1969 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Joy Framsted and to this union two children were born. They made their home in rural Amery. He worked for Surge in Baldwin for a number of years and in 1975 started working for Belle Cheese in Amery as a field technician. It changed to F & A Cheese and he continued with them even after the move to Dresser, Wisconsin. The past twelve years he has worked for Burnett Dairy Coop in Grantsburg as a field technician. Dennis was always a positive person and was willing to lend a helping hand where ever it was needed. He spent time volunteering in 4-H and at the Polk County Fair. When time allowed he spent time snowmobiling, going for ATV rides, deer hunting and fishing, especially trips to Canada. He was a happy Grandpa with a big heart. Dennis passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Region's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 68.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald. Left to mourn are his wife Marilyn; son Travis Marschall and his wife Diana; daughter Alison Hutchinson and her husband Jeff; three grandchildren: Megan and Kelli Marschall and Abby Hutchinson; sister Robin Edwards; sister-in-law Wealthy Marschall and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Balsam Lutheran Church in rural Amery. There will be visitation on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and also the hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery.