Gary Earl 'Ben' Marlin, age 75, formerly of Glenwood, NM, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, NE on May 13, 2021.
Ben was born to Chester and Connie Marlin on October 22, 1945, at Broken Bow, NE and was raised by his grandparents, Christian and Cora Madsen, in Mason City, NE. He graduated from Mason City High School then Kearney State College with his B.A. in Education.
Ben taught for a while then became a pharmaceutical sales rep for
various veterinarian companies in Nebraska, South Dakota and
California. After retiring, he moved to Glenwood, NM, and became a big
game guide and outfitter for 25 years. He loved the outdoors and
enjoyed making furniture for his children and customers. Ben was a
great dad and grandpa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Ben is survived by his children, Melissa (Tim) Brouillette, of North
Platte, NE, Mindy Marlin-Eichelberger (Nathan), of Cape Coral, FL, and Jake (Kathleen) Marlin, of Omaha, NE; 11 grandchildren, Lacey, Ann, Jon, Lilly, Sophie, Jude, Beau, Braden, Tate, Hunter and Emma; great-granddaughter, Alayna; brothers, Bo (Ann) Marlin, of Millbrook, AL, and Jim (Martha) Sanford, of Crockettte, CA; sisters, Lee (Jim) Schneider, of Bellevue, NE and Kathy (Doug) Whatley, of Folsom, CA; cousins, Dick (Linda) Madsen and Jim (Mary) Madsen, of Litchfield, NE; his significant other, Evelyn Kluth, of Glenwood, NM; and many other family members.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Odean
Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE. Inurnment will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.