"Marc believed in the city of Milwaukee:" Hundreds turn out to remember Marc Marotta

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who are familiar with Marc Marotta say his list of achievements is eclipsed by the way he cared for and served others. On Monday, April 13th, Marotta's life and legacy were honored in his funeral at the Church of the Gesu in downtown Milwaukee.

Marotta died as a result of a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, April 8th. He was just 52 years old.

"It's hard to imagine anyone else like Marc Marotta coming along," said former Gov. Jim Doyle.

"When you look at the amount of experience and the name recognition and some of the things that he's done in the city -- you just don't put a person in that position. That's something that's earned over decades," said Jeff Joerres of the BMO Harris Bradley Center Board.

"Marc believed in the city of Milwaukee. He believed in the people of Milwaukee, and he was a fan of the people and the city of Milwaukee, and it's a sad, sad day for the city," said Tom Cope, a former Marquette University basketball player.

"We really can't replace the loss we've had in Marc and certainly our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time," said Michael Lovell, Marquette University President.

"Marc was as 'at home' in a cafe on the north side of Milwaukee as he was in the fanciest board rooms in this city and this state, and he helped so many people along the way," said Gov. Doyle.

Marotta was a three-time academic All-American at Marquette University and served in numerous leadership roles across the city, including chairman of the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

"The whole thing was about men and women for others, and Marc Marotta was a man for others. So my faith in the Creator tells me that he'll inspire others like he's inspired me and good things will happen," said Ulice Payne, former Marquette University basketball player.

Marotta is survived by his wife, Kim and four children.