He graduated from Bucknell in 1955 as president of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Wee Willie was selected by the Baltimore Colts as an offensive tackle in the 1955 NFL draft, however joined the Army instead as part of his ROTC agreement. He served two years in Korea and Japan before being discharged as a 2nd lieutenant. He began his career in 1957 as a collector of mortgages for Baltimore Federal where he met his wife, Carolyn Steiner, of 63 years. They moved to Annapolis in 1966 where they sponsored over a dozen midshipmen, and raised their three children, Jennifer, Michael, and Mark all while Marion progressed his career, achieving multiple masters degrees while working as president of Annapolis Federal, and then Executive Vice President of Second National Bank.
He was a proud member of St. Mary’s parish and a founding member of the Optimus club. He enjoyed spending his free time cutting his grass, watching the Ravens, and with his seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A visitation for Marion will be held Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, May 23, 2022 9:00 AM at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. A graveside service will occur Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10:45 AM at Maryland Veteran Cemetery, 1120 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032.
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