Garrie Marczak

Garrie was born on August 16, 1954, in Canby, MN, to Ed and Marlys (Gladis) Marczak. He was baptized at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Wilno and received first communion and confirmed at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ivanhoe, MN. Garrie grew up a free-spirit and enjoyed traveling and working throughout the United States. For the past 10 years, he made his home as a rancher near Rice, Washington. Garrie was an avid reader and also loved NASCAR racing. He was a very determined, independent man who had a great, dry sense of humor. His strong will to live was amazing! Garrie loved working with his cattle: he had passion and a special connection with them. He had very gentle hands. He also loved camping and a good campfire was always a bonus. He is survived by his parents, Ed and Marlys Marczak of Marshall, brother Brad Marczak of Marshall, sisters Cindy (and Mark) Farrell of Ghent and Kim (and Don) Culligan of Marshall, grandmother Clara Anderson of Marshall, daughter Brianne (and Scott) Anderson of Taunton, grandsons Carter and Logan, nieces and nephews Wonder, April, Bryan, Susan and Dolan, and several Aunts, Uncles, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant sister Sandra, brothers Randy and Kevin, nephew Michael and his grandparents.