MARSHALL, EMERSON “HEDGE” EUGENE

MARSHALL, EMERSON EUGENE “HEDGE”, age 86, of Clare, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Funeral Services for Hedge will take place at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Benjamen Evers officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at Reflections Reception Center following the burial. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. Hedge was born September 4, 1937, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Eldon and Leola (O’brien) Marshall. He was a graduate of Weidman High School with the class of 1956. Shortly after graduation, Hedge enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving 6 years. He was a lifelong farmer; he also worked in the maintenance department at CMU for 28 years. Hedge married Ida Mae Schaar on January 13, 1975; she preceded him in death on September 25, 2016. He was a member of the Clare Moose Lodge. Hedge enjoyed dancing, hunting, and going to the casino. He loved time spent with his family, especially playing games with his kids and grandkids. Hedge is survived by his daughters, Anita Marshall (David Bowling) of Cypress, TX, Wannetta Schram of Bay City, Sharon (Michael) Wooddell of Sidney, OH; grandchildren Jenni, Noelle, Krissi, Kevin, Jay, Grant, Jen, Jessica; great-grandchildren Allison, Evelyn, Jack, Lauren, Graham, Amelia “Rosie”, Adalyn; brother Allan (Pat) Marshall of Farwell; and special friend, Ann Zimmer. Hedge was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim (Jean) Marshall; and son-inlaw Rick Schram. You may view Hedge’s obituary online or send a condolence to the family at www. clarkfuneralchapel.com.