Lowell J. Marshal, age 73, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at his residence. Lowell was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Versailles to the late Wilmer and Lucille (George) Marshal.

Lowell had owned and operated the Versailles Feed Mill since 1973. He formerly worked at Weston Paper in Dayton for 13 years, and he farmed. Lowell served in the U.S. Army. He was a 1955 graduate of Versailles High School.

Lowell was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown and served on the church council; also, with the Knights of Columbus, where he was Past Grand Knight and the Financial Secretary; Versailles Eagles Aerie #2347; Versailles Vet’s Club. He was also a buyer for the Darke County Junior Fair and FFA sales for 38 years.

Lowell is survived by his wife, Judy (Michael) Marshal, whom he married Sept. 12, 1964; children, Larry (and Darla) Marshal of Versailles, Jackie (Dan) Kremer of Versailles and Jeff (Beth) Marshal of Versailles; grandchildren, Lindsay Marshal, Sarah Rhoades, Lindsey Kemper, Julie Wilson, Derek Oswalt, Samantha Kremer, Sarah Kremer, Ben Kremer, Angie Kremer, Bailey Marshal, Hannah Marshal, Abbey Marshal, Jenna Marshal and Nate Marshal; great-grandchildren, Matthew Vogel, Chloe Vogel, Gabrielle Dues, Mya Ellis, Owen Esarey, Noah Rhoades and Jacob Kemper; sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Virgil Kuess of Chickasaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial followed in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family received friends, prior, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Military graveside services were conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or the Darke County Cancer Assoc.