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Biography
Rapid City – Mark F. Marshall, 70, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on August 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a compassionate lawyer, race car hobbyist, and guiding light to so many on their journey to sobriety.
Mark was born to Merle W. Marshall and Donaline A. Pierce in Huron, South Dakota on September 21st, 1954. The baby brother, Mark, was adored by his sister and brother. Mark's high school career included multiple trips to State as a Varsity tennis star and a budding interest in race cars. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree (1977) and Juris Doctorate (1981).
Mark's legal career began with a clerkship under Judge Fred Nichol in the U.S. District Court for South Dakota. Mark would model Judge Nichol's example of grace, good humor, and compassion in private practice and public service as a United States magistrate judge in Sioux Falls and a state court magistrate in Rapid City.
During his time as an attorney in private practice, Mark was a partner at the law firms Bangs, McCullen, Butler, Foye, & Simmons in Rapid City and Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz, & Smith in Sioux Falls. He also practiced as an attorney at Johnson, Heidepriem, Miner & Marlow and later returned to Bangs McCullen. Mark concluded his career as Sturgis City Attorney in September 2024.
Mark served as chairman and vice chairman of the South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and a member of the American Association of Justice. He was a notary public.