Archie Marzell Sudbrock

Archie Marzell Sudbrock died on November 12, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1937 to proud parents, Rosa Lee and Beecher Sudbrock. Marzell was the youngest of eight children and he and his siblings shared a bond that lasted a lifetime. They were fortunate to have more than the connection of family; they had the gift of being one another’s chosen and trusted friends. Their lives were intertwined by shared history, loyalty and the kind of closeness that only grew deeper with time.

He met the love of his life, Anna Mae Miller riding the bus to school. Marzell was one of the last kids to get on the bus and, magically, though the bus was full, Anna Mae happened to have a seat available for him. They married in 1956 and had their only son, Randy, in 1957.

Together, he and Anna Mae radiated generosity and warmth to those around them. Whether Anna Mae was coordinating to make sure family had what they needed, or quietly providing weekly groceries to a family going through a difficult time, Marzell was steadfastly her devoted teammate in their service to others. Their generosity was rarely announced and never done for recognition. It was simply how they lived—looking out for others, taking care of people and making life a little easier for those who needed it.

Marzell was important to many people, but not to himself. He humbly and loyally showed up for the people in his life—whether that meant supporting family members or answering late-night and weekend calls from the customers he faithfully served for over 35 years through his plumbing business. He was someone who people could count on.

When his son married Caroline in 1979, she was immediately embraced as family and included in the same quiet care and kindness he gave so freely to those he loved. He was a deeply loved grandfather to Brian Sudbrock and Leigh Anne Haun. He showed that love in many ways: through hours spent together in deer stands and fishing spots, falling asleep while watching nature shows, spotting them a tank of gas in college and, finally granting his quiet approval with a smirk when Brian married Christi and Leigh Anne married Kendall.

Later in life, this was when you could spot one of his biggest smiles. Watching one of his four great-grandchildren share a fishing story, show off the newest dance moves, or demonstrate a newly learned skill gave him a thrill. Keith Marzell “Marz” (8), Riley (11), Eloise (8) and Fletcher (10) thought he hung the moon. This, in part, due to the fact that he could always be counted on to sneak a candy bar from his refrigerator and offer the most wonderful hugs. The rarity of getting to know and love their great-grandfather is a gift not many are given, and one that they will carry with them for a lifetime.

Marzell also had a close circle of deep and lasting friendships. Those friendships were marked by an invitation to an especially exclusive group known as “The Club”—a shop on the outskirts of town where a select few gathered for fish fries, long conversations spent solving the most pressing matters of the day, and a swig or two of bourbon. It was a place for good company, good stories, and the kind of friendships that don’t need much explanation.

Of all the roles he held in life, one of his greatest sources of pride was his son, Randy. Their relationship evolved through different seasons of life, taking on different shapes as the years passed, but its foundation never changed. They shared a devotion to one another, a love of spending time together, and passions that gave them countless reasons to make memories. More than anything, Marzell was proud of Randy, and that love was evident in the time they chose to spend together.

Marzell showed his love by showing up, being dependable and making time for the people who mattered most to him. He will be fondly remembered as a fierce friend, loyal sibling, devoted husband, steady father, joyful grandfather and playful great-grandfather.

A graveside service is being held on Thursday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park in Mexico.

Memorial contributions can be made to “Sante Fe Christian Church” and sent to: Santa Fe Socialables Club, Attn: Diana Baker, 206 Pleasant Street, Mexico, MO 65265