Marion Carroll Skouby of St. James, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Troy, Mo. Marion Skouby was 80 years, 8 months and 21 days of age.

Marion Skouby was born on September 29, 1931 in Bland, Mo. to his parents: Charles I. and Margaret (Cassel) Skouby. Marion was united in marriage to Marian Ruth Skouby on May 11, 1958 in Golden, Illinois.

Marion has a BS Civil Engineering from University of Mo., Rolla; MS Civil Enigneering from University of Illinois - Urbana. Worked as a geotechnical engineer and was recognized as an expert in construction dewatering. He continued his career as a constultant part time after he retired. Marion enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a former Boy Scout Master. He enjoyed camping and canoeing. He loved his profession and solving problems. He was a member of Chi Epsilon, Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and American Society of Civil Engineers. He had a great sense of humor. He was devoted to his wife, children and extended family. He served in the US Army in Korea. Marion will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Marion is survived by two sons: Charles Skouby and wife Melissa of Troy, Mo.; Curtis Skouby and wife Mary of St. Louis, Mo.; and one daughter: Lynelle Luther and husband David of Lee Summit, Mo. two brothers: Richard Skouby and wife Ordith of Vienna, Mo.; Eric William Skouby and wife Brenda of Iberia, Mo.; sister-in-laws: Mary Ann Skouby of High Gate, Mo.; and Yvonne Skouby of Columbia, Mo.; along with 5 grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Marion is preceded in death by his parents:Charles I. and Margaret (Cassel) Skouby; wife: Marian Ruth Skouby on 01-06-2005; brothers: Anton Skouby; Alan Skouby; and Charles Skouby; one sister Mary Skouby.

Services
Visitation for Marion Skouby will be on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6 - 8 P.M. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Visitation will be at the Hunter Funeral Home in Golden, Illnois on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 2 - 5 P.M.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden, Illinois. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in the Golden Memorial Gardens in Golden, Illinois. Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

Memorials may be given to the Donor's Choice.

Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo., and Hunter Funeral Home in Golden, Illinois.