He was a loving son of John and Blanche Marsolek (both deceased), a husband to Bessie Mae (deceased), and father to 6 children: Susan Dale (Ken), Nancy Lathrop (Mike), Mike Marsolek (Mirand), Pam Dawson (Jess), John Marsolek (deceased) (Tami), and Danny Marsolek (Wendy). He was well loved by 24 grand kids, 42 great grandkids, and 1 great great grandkid.

He was also a veteran in WWII as a Private First-Class diesel mechanic 1946-1947. He had a farm in Hockinson, Washington for 63 years. He loved fish, garden, and spend time with all his "Hey You's." He was the strongest person we knew and we all loved him dearly. He will be greatly missed.