Marcel Eugene Backman, 81, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday March 3, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1942 to Elmer L. and Loretta A. (Jura) Backman in Nebraska.

He lived in Albany from 1955 to 2004 then moved to Sweet Home. Marcel enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved to play pool.

He is survived by his life partner Debra E. Warner of Sweet Home, son Tracy Wade Backman of Sweet Home, siblings: Gaylyn Shay and Gary Backman of Albany; bonus children: Brian Warner of Lebanon, Crystal Warner of Albany, April Wheeler of Albany, Jay B. Keesee of Sweet Home and Erika Keesee of Albany. Preceded in death by his parents and sister Gail Backman. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.