Marlin H. Troxell, Sr.

Marlin H. Troxell, Sr., a resident of Baton Rouge and beloved husband of Florie D. Troxell, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 90.

Marlin was born on September 6, 1934, in Glasgow, Pennsylvania, to Dorothy Gorman Troxell and Joel August Troxell. He was the youngest of thirteen children, and raised in Blandburg, Pennsylvania, where he learned the values of family, faith, and hard work.

He met the love of his life, Florie, at Reade Township High School in Mountaindale, Pennsylvania. The two married shortly before Marlin was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served proudly while stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. After his service, Marlin and Florie made their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they built a life centered around family and community.

Marlin had a deep love for the people and culture of Louisiana. He enjoyed LSU sports, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He worked for 45 years in the heavy equipment industry with Boyce Harvey Machinery, T.L. James, and Louisiana Machinery. He approached every job with pride and dedication, and instilled that same work ethic in his children.

Above all, Marlin was devoted to his family. He and Florie raised six children and were blessed with twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His life was rich with love, laughter, and purpose.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Florie D. Troxell; children, Claire (Robert) Webb Jr., Michelle (David) Little, Marlin Jr. (Shyrn) Troxell, George (Melissa) Troxell, and Joel (Julia) Troxell; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Crifasi; son-in-law, Jerry P. Crifasi; sisters, Ida Bentz, Evelyn Bland, Genevieve Hommer, Verna Metzger, Dorothy Troxell, Louise Troxell, and Lucille Weston; and brothers, Calvin, Fred, George, Ivan, and Ken.

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, April 25, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM until services at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.