Louis Henry Marketon

Louis “Louie” Henry Marketon, 84 of Aitkin passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2021 from Pneumonia complications at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born to Thomas and Agnes Marketon on July 6, 1936 in Howard Lake, MN.

Louie was raised on the family farm in Howard Lake, MN. After graduating high school in 1954 he completed two years of service with the United States Army as a tank operator.  Upon his return he spent many weekends enjoying the nightlife with his brother Walt.  Those weekends created a lifelong friendship.  There was seldom a day that would go by that Walt and Louie did not talk.

On one of these weekends out, he met and eventually married Elizabeth Libor.  The two of them raised their family in Delano, MN.  Daniel Marketon  of Sioux Falls, SD. and William (Christy) Marketon of Hartford, SD., Diane Sorum of Elk River, MN., and James (Andia) Marketon of  Monte Vista, CO.  In addition, he is survived by four grandchildren Jackson (Kyrie) Marketon of Oakland, CA., Seth Sorum of Elk River, MN., Tyler (Chaundra) Marketon of Yelm, WA., and Isabelle Marketon of Boise, ID.  He was recently blessed with a great grandchild Theodore Marketon of Yelm, WA.

Louie excelled in mechanics and welding.  Those skills led him to a successful career eventually retiring from Herc U Lift in Maple Plain, MN.  After retirement, Louie moved to Blind Lake in Aitkin, MN.  He was able to fulfil his retirement dreams fishing and being active with the Blind Lake ATV club.  Through the years, he had made many friends in the area.   The BBQ would always be fired up when Dan would come to visit.  They spent many weekends riding ATVs and being outside.

Louie was able to fish in Canada several times with his sons and grandsons.  Those trips created lasting memories for all.  Next time you get your line wet, take a moment to reflect and remember the great times spent with and conversations you had with Louie.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the 1:00pm - Saturday, March 6, 2021 memorial service at  Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.  Burial with military Honors will be in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Waverly, MN. To leave a message of condolence please go to www.srtfuneral.com.

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