In addition to lead vocals, he played trumpet and piano. He is known for popular arrangements of polkas such as, "Hey Cavalier", "Dzien Dobry", "Baby Doll", "Happy Bachelor", and "Oh Yeah" and waltzes, such as "Matka", "I"ll Build You a Home", and "Whose Girl Are You". In 1972, he was inducted into the International Polka Music Hall Of Fame.
Marion died on May 4, 1993.