Marshal Duke (née Marshal Jay Burling), age 72, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died August 12, 2026.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St, Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials are entrusted to the family for future designation.
Born November 23, 1953, in Lincoln, Marshal excelled in academic subjects and activities. He attended Merle Beattie Elementary, Irving Junior and Southeast High schools. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Later he moved to Los Angeles to earn his Masters degree in Film Business at the University of Southern California.
Marshal continued living in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. He worked in Television and described his occupation as “camera utility.”
Marshal was outstanding in competitive sports as well as being an avid spectator sports fan – Rams, Dodgers, Lakers and Cornhuskers. He was a distinguished athlete at his high school in baseball, basketball, track and football. He lettered in all four sports, a phenomenal feat.
After retiring from the film industry Marshal returned to live in Lincoln. He was a member of First Plymouth Congregational Church and followed Reverend Jim Keck's sermons from home.
Marshal's family and his Lincoln and Los Angeles friends shall hold his memory close to their hearts.
His family members include his sister, brother-in-law and niece, Nan Burling and David Johnson and Joanna Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff Burling and Debora Denny; brother, Cory Burling. Preceded in death by his mother, Marinelle (Garcia) Burling.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are entrusted to the family for future designation.
Condolences online at dignitymemorial.com
Marshal changed his legal name to Marshal Duke about 25 years ago. At Southeast we knew him as Marshal Burling.
Susie Bott
September 24, 2026
Susie Bott
Connie Strnad (Cline)
It saddens me Marshall has passed. The encounters I had with him was so pleasant & kind. I didn't know him well but what I did know of him was he was intelligent & he was an athlete a pleasure to have known him. I send condolences to his family. 🙏
Bob Hord
Rest in Peace Marshal.
Marshal called me a couple of months ago, I visited with him for over an hour, We were laughing alot thinking back oto School days at Irving and Southeast. Partys at Redondo Beach and Hollywood,
Great Friend
Susie Bott
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