Marcel Francis (Frank) Giroux, age 89, of Columbus, Nebraska passed peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church 3210 30th Street in Columbus where he was a member. Pastor Thomas "Bucky" Erwin will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am followed by a service and military honors by American Legion Post #84. Marcel will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on a future date. Contributions in his memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Legion, Hartman Post 84. 2263 3rd Ave. Columbus, NE 68601.

Marcel was born October 5, 1931 in Watertown, Connecticut; a son of the late Ernest and Marguerite (Desruisseaux) Giroux. He joined the US Army in 1949, with multiple tours in Japan, Korea and Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne and Military Police, retiring with the rank of Sergeant Major in 1971.

In 1957, Marcel was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Rosa (Horne). Returning to civilian life, he supervised the Parks and Recreation Department in Fayetteville, North Carolina, retiring in 1995 with 24 years of service.

In 2003 he moved to Columbus to be near his daughter Lela and family. He loved being involved with his three grandsons, renovating the home he moved to the farm, watching golf as well as being an American history buff. A Lifetime member of the American Legion Hartman Post #84, serving as Post Commander for two terms where he acquired many brothers and friends.

Left to cherish Marcel's memory are his daughter Lela (Tim) Mohrmann of Columbus, three grandsons Jarrett (Amanda) of Omaha, Kyle Mohrmann of Lincoln and Justin Mohrmann of Columbus. He is also survived by his sister Sylvia Brockman and brother Donald Giroux both of Woodbury, CT and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Marcel was predeceased by his wife Rosa, his sister Georgette Giroux, two brothers Andre Giroux and Robert Giroux.

Marcel lived in many places and had many homes. Thank you to the staff and residents of Prairie Village Retirement Center for making his final home a special one.

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Footprints in the Sand

One night I had a dream. I was walking
along the beach with the Lord, and across
the skies flashed scenes from my life. In
each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in
the sand. One was mine, and one was the
Lord's. When the last scene of my life
appeared before me, I looked back at the
footprints in the sand, and to my surprise I
noticed that many times along the path of
my life there was only one set of footprints.
And I noticed that it was at the lowest and
saddest times in my life. I asked the Lord
about it: "Lord, you said that once I decided
to follow you, you would walk with me all
the way. But I notice that during the most
troublesome times in my life there is only
one set of footprints. I don't understand
why you left my side when I needed you
most." The Lord said: "My precious child, I
never left you during your time of trial.
Where you see only one set of footprints, I
was carrying you."







In Loving Memory Of

Marcel F. Giroux

Born
Monday, October 5, 1931
Waterbury, Connecticut

Entered Into Rest
Friday, April 30, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Celebration of Life
Friday, May 21, 2021 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Pastor Thomas Erwin

Music
Ginger Moon – Accompanist
"Amazing Grace"
"How Great Thou Art"
Ed Cerny – Soloist
"The Old Rugged Cross"

Honorary Bearers
The American Legion Hartman Post 84

Interment
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia