Richard Marsh

Funeral Mass for Richard G. Marsh, 83, of Dickinson, ND will be 9 a. m. , Friday, January 15, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND with Father Todd Kreitinger celebrating. Burial will be at 3 p. m. , (CST), January 15, 2010 in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Military Rites will be presented by the Dickinson Honor Guard.


Visitation will be 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. , Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND and continue from 5 p. m. to 9 p. m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with a Rosary and Vigil service at 7 p. m.


Richard passed away January 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center, Dickinson, ND, with his family by his side.


Richard G. Marsh was born July 20, 1926 in Dickinson, ND to Anton and Philomena (Pribyl) Marsh. He grew up and attended school at Sts. Peter and Paul School in New Hradec and later Model High in Dickinson. Richard was drafted into the US Navy in 1944 and served his country during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he returned to the family farm northwest of Dickinson. On July 24, 1950 Richard married Frances Volesky at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Hradec. The couple made their home on the family farm where they raised their family of seven children. Richard had a love for the farm life. He enjoyed fixing fence and making hay, especially swathing. Richard and Frances retired in 1981 and moved into Dickinson. He continued to work on the farm as long as he was able. In town Richard enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He also enjoyed collecting toy tractors and playing cards, especially pinochle. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His faith in the Lord was very important and was a great example to all his family. Richard was a member of Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.


Richard is survived by his wife, Frances, Dickinson, ND; children, Rosella (James) Perdaems, South Heart, ND, Ramona (Dallas) Carlson, Dickinson, ND, Cynthia (Ken) Kuylen, Pick City, ND, Sandra (Larry) Pavlish, Phoenix, AZ, Dean (Bev) Marsh, Horace, ND, Duane (Doris) Marsh, Dickinson, ND and Rick (Sheryl) Marsh, Dickinson, ND; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Freeman, Rebecca (Arthur) Jerome, James Perdaems, Jessica (Robert) Nasset, Dallas Carlson, Christopher Kuylen, Kelly Kuylen, Ryan Pavlish, Melissa Marsh, Eric Marsh, Vanna (Rob) Gassmann, Amy (Travis) Anton, Larissa Marsh, Emerson Marsh, Brielle Marsh, Brian Marsh, Jon Marsh, Paul Marsh, Michael Marsh and Nathaniel Marsh; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Elsie Dvorak, Dickinson, ND; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Marsh and Martha Marsh.


He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; George and Charles Marsh; sisters; Hattie (Joe) Adamski and Dorothy (George) Dvorak; brother-in-law, William Dvorak.


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Burial Date: January 15, 2010
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Friday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND