"You're forever in my heart, Uncle! You were one of God's brightest lights on earth. See you when I get there. Love you so much."
In loving memory of
Dick S Marsh
March 25, 1942 - September 28, 2021
Dick S. Marsh, 79, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Trinity Regional Medical Center.
Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, October 4th at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.
Dick is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Carl (Kim) Marsh of Fort Dodge, Rick (Ashley) Marsh of Fort Dodge, Jason Marsh of Humboldt, Amber (Luke) McLoughlin of Duncombe, grandchildren Cyle Marsh, Cody (TeAna Espinoza) Marsh, Trenten Marsh, Ashley Halligan, Aubri McLoughlin, Jaxx McLoughlin, Emma Montgomery, Sam Marsh, Brandon Marsh, Brady Marsh, Alisha Marsh, and Emersyn Marsh, and great-grandchildren Cameron Lacaille-Marsh, Lanayea Harris, Kaylex White-Marsh, and Koe Marsh. He is also survived by his siblings, Kate Knoll, Doris Swamberg, William Marsh, Patty Draper, and Phyllis Breeden, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Effie (Caseboldt) Marsh, siblings, Bud, Dennis, Bobby, Don, Pete, Jessie Pappish, Margaret Miller, Thelma Ellisen, and Ruth Page.
Dick Samuel Marsh was born March 25, 1942, in Iowa City. He was raised around the Coalville and Lehigh areas. He went to work at young age to help his family after his dad's sudden passing in 1957. He worked various jobs including 20 years with Lehigh Sewer Pipe. On June 3, 1965, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Olson and the couple made their home in Fort Dodge. Dick enjoyed mushroom hunting and was an avid horseshoe thrower. He loved time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dick was always a friend to everyone he met in life and will be deeply missed by those who loved him.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"Dick's laugh, humor, warmth and love will be greatly missed. He was a loving person who always put the needs of others before himself. We are blessed to have been a part of his dear family. With heartfelt condolences. John, Phyllis, Dayna and Buster"
"Carl & Family, may God comfort you during this time of sadness. John Walterman"
"Dicky you were very special to me someone I loved very much I love your family just the same and I'm going to keep all of them in my prayers you'll never be forgotten my heart is broken always know I loved you you were always so much fun when we all got together whether it be the reunion or going to Chesterfield getting together for a birthday whatever you were always the life of the party and the rock of the family"
"LOVE YOU DICKEY."
"LOVE YOU. DICKEY"