John B. Marshall died at his home in Lincoln, NE on March 22, 2021 at the age of 72. John is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter Kimberlee Moynihan of Knoxville, TN; sister Janet (Michael) Schrodt of Red Feather Lake, CO; niece Kelly (Lucas) Cromer of Wellington, CO; special nephews Trenton and Justin Loghry; numerous other nieces, nephews and loving cousins; and special super cat Spot Elmo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Burgess and Evelyn Marshall of Lincoln, NE and son-in-law Mark Moynihan of Knoxville TN.
John was born on March 22,1949 in McCook, NE to Burgess and Evelyn Marshall. He attended North Platte High School and graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1967. He later attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and McCook Community College. He married Laurie Cook. They were subsequently divorced. He began working for Principal Insurance as an Agent in Lincoln and North Platte. After moving back to Lincoln, John met Linda Franzen and was married in 1981. They subsequently moved to Scottsdale AZ where John became a Regional Marketing Director at Brokers International Insurance Agency. John and Linda moved back to Lincoln upon retirement in 2007.
John was accomplished at listening and applying financial and emotional skills for the benefit of his clients. He made them part of his family as a result. He was the senior member of his family and brought humor and understanding to all situations and to family members of all ages. He was an excellent musician, loved golf, Husker football (of course) and was an active member of various insurance and financial associations.
A Celebration of Life service will be announced later this year out of consideration for others. The family would like to thank the staff at Bryan Hospitals and Transitions Health Hospice for their care and dedication.
Condolences can be sent to 2610 South 46th St., Lincoln, NE 68506 and to nebraskacremation.com The family requests that in lieu of flowers to donate to The Cathouse at thecathouse.org or your favorite charity.