Marc J Marotta

College basketball star, community activist and political leader. A 1984 graduate of Marquette University, he was a three-time Academic All-American. Marotta played under Hank Raymonds his first three years, and Rick Majerus in his final season, 1983-'84, when he served as team tri-captain with Doc Rivers and Terrell Schlundt. He was drafted by the New York Knicks but chose Harvard Law School instead. He earned his law degree in 1987. Marotta, a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner, also served on the boards of Summerfest — Milwaukee World Festival — and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. A longtime confidant and friend of Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, Marotta was secretary of the Department of Administration in Doyle's administration from January 2003 to October 2005. He also acted as an adviser to other Democratic politicians, including Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. Marotta, chairman of the BMO Harris Bradley Center board, died of an apparent heart attack. Marotta is survived by his wife, Kim, and four children.