Keith Marschke, 82, of Casselton, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Vibra Hospital in Fargo.
Keith Otis Marschke was born on November 3, 1943, in Fargo, ND, to Ernest and Muriel (Nelson) Marschke. He grew up in Durbin, ND, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Casselton in 1961, after which he attended NDSU in Fargo.
On October 18, 1969, he married Barbara Hendricks in Graceville, MN. They lived near Durbin where they farmed for 30 years, moving into Casselton in 1992. Keith then drove truck until retirement.
He served on the Central Cass School Board for 10 years, was a long-time member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Casselton, and enjoyed golfing.
Keith is survived by his wife, Barbara Marschke, Casselton; children, Kyle (Stacy) Marschke, Alice, ND, and Kresha (Mark) Wiest, Mandan, ND; grandchildren, Kelsey (Tanner Shepard) Marschke, Fargo, Trey (Peyton) Wiest, Bismarck, ND, Jaxton (Averi) Wiest, Grand Forks, ND, Tyler (Hannah Murchie) Marschke, Fargo, and Jayden (Parker Drengson) Wiest, Mandan, ND; siblings, Marilyn Tinjum, Detroit Lakes, MN, Lucille Tullbane, McAllen, TX, and Kent Marschke, Casselton; a brother-in-law, Bennett Jendro, McAllen, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Muriel Marschke; infant brother Merle Marschke, brother Vern Marschke, sister Naomi Jendro; and siblings-in-law, Rodger Tinjum, Madeline Marschke, and Ann Marschke.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Casselton, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: St. Leo’s Cemetery, Casselton, ND.
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