Marshall H. Charbonneau was born on November 11, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas, to Fremont and Barbara (Mentgen) Charbonneau. He passed peacefully from this life on Friday, January 30, 2026, at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia at the age of 89.
On February 7, 1959, he married Mary Louise (Vint) Charbonneau, in Concordia. Together they raised four daughters: Marcia, Marian, Michelle, and Melanie.
Marshall was a hardworking man his entire life. In his younger years, he worked in construction for Hillary Wentz. In 1970, he began a long and proud career as a truck driver for C&C Truck Line, where he logged over one million miles behind the wheel of his Kenworth semi — earning a special jacket to prove it. He continued driving until 2020, retiring at the age of 83. He nicknamed his last truck, “Blackie” for its black Kenworth exterior, it was one of his favorites. Even into his late 80s, Marshall stayed busy working summers for the Cloud County Highway Department, hauling rock from Clay Center. He was always early to work and never clocked out until his two loads were finished.
Marshall was a happy-go-lucky guy with an easygoing personality. One of his most cherished moments was serving as Santa Claus at Sunset Home last Christmas, bringing smiles to everyone around him. He enjoyed watching new construction, especially the new hospital and college tech building and sat and watched the old hospital being demolished. He loved people watching at Walmart and carried that same curiosity with him during his time at Sunset Home, where he always seemed to know the latest happenings.
In his free time, Marshall enjoyed watching television — especially westerns like The Rifleman and Gunsmoke — feeding the bunnies and squirrels (non-salted peanuts), playing bingo, and teasing those he loved most.
He is survived by his daughters: Marcia Mick; Marian (Kent) Condray; Michelle Guevara, all of Concordia, Kansas and Melanie (Greg) Germann, Clifton, Kansas. He is also survived by his brothers: Vincent (Edna) Charbonneau; Irvin (Nola) Charbonneau; Gene (Virginia), Charbonneau, all of Concordia; Bill (Delores) Charbonneau, Beloit, Kansas; sisters: Louise Summers, and Joan Pentico, both of Concordia; sisters-in-law Beth Charbonneau, Concordia, Kansas; Jeanne Cadman Alexander, Arkansas; grandchildren: Amy (Ryan) Strahley; Sarah (Austin) Powers; Laura (Ben) Moore; Andrea (Steven) Condray-Palmquist; Bidal (Kristine) and Stafen Guevara; Jacob (Pam) and Catherine Germann; great-grandchildren, Tatum and Lennox Powers; Kade Moore; Molly and Megan Kollath; Summer and, Shawna Holechek, and Kaine, and Chase Germann.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Charbonneau; his parents, Fremont and Barbara Charbonneau; Mary’s parents John L. and Wilma Vint; son-in-law Randy Mick; and his brother, Adolph Charbonneau, brother’s-in-law, Gary Summers, John K. Vint, and Derry Pentico; sister-in-law Virginia Charbonneau.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia, Kansas. A Vigil Service followed by a Rosary Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Family will receive friends following the services.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with Fr. Joseph Kieffer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery in Concordia. A luncheon will be served at the church following the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or Sunset Home, c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. Online condolences may be shared at www.chaputbuoy.com.