Marion N. Thul

Marion N. Thul, 63, of Galva and formerly of McPherson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at his home in Galva. He worked in the plastics industry and was a ranch manager and heavy equipment operator.

Marion was born on September 6, 1952, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Maurice F. and Maxine W. (Strodtmann) Thul. He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1971. On June 17, 2005, Marion was united in marriage to Sara K. (Carpenter) Foster in Las Vegas, NV.

He was a member of V.F.W. Post #2715 Men’s Auxiliary where he served as Past President. He also was a member of Knights of Columbus and Life Member of A.B.A.T.E. District 9. Marion was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

Survivors include: his wife, Sara of the home; sons, Jeremy Thul of McPherson, KS and Travis Thul and wife, Chelsea, of McPherson, KS; mother, Maxine Thul of Ellinwood, KS; two grandsons, Carter and Maddox Thul and a granddaughter on the way; siblings, Maureen Bohlander and husband, Steve, of Ottawa, KS and Mark Thul and wife, Nancy, of Great Bend, KS; his dog, Klaus; and four cats, Frisky, Larry, Curly and Moe.

He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice, and sister, Marla Stucky.

The memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the V.F.W. Post #2715, McPherson.

Memorial donations may be given to Wounded Warrior Project or McPherson County Toys for Kids in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marion N. Thul please visit our Sympathy Store.