James B. Marsh
October 25, 1934 ~ January 31, 2022
Age 87, formerly of Bovey, MN. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2022.
Preceded in death by his twin daughters; parents, Glenn sister, Carol Garbsch. Survived by loving wife of 35 years, Dee; sons, Everett (Janet), Blair (Kelly), Eric (Tina); step-children, Sandy Graveline, Cheryl Olszewski, Marveline Quigley, Angie Bacon, Robin Grandpre; grandchildren, Stasha, Carissa, Hannah, Abrianna, Wesley, Cole, Spencer, Lacey, Kiri, Ethan, Hayden, Logan; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ozni & one on the way; lifelong friend, Bud Wunderlich; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Jim grew up in St. Paul and played hockey for St. Paul Central High School. After high school, he attended North Dakota State University and became a mechanical engineer. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a Senior Olympic National Champion in pistol competition.
A celebration of Jim’s life 11 AM Monday, February 7th with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. The service will be livestreamed here: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1643775193164002
I’ll never forget the many four wheel rides, shooting and fishing lessons spent with him at the Marsh cabin! He had such a great laugh and smile! I loved seeing him in his element in the shop surrounded by the marsh boys. He was so patient and easygoing – characteristics he passed on to them. I will miss him so much but I’m so thankful there’s a place we can retreat to to feel his presence.
Our love to all oh the Marsh Family Members. Carl & Jo Leuthard
With loving memories of Jim…Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, Love Susie and Troy
We are thinking of you during this difficult…Your Metro Hardwoods family.
Jim Marsh, was “Grampa Marsh” to my kids for their whole life. We spent most every summer at his cabin home in Bovey, MN. We have some of the best memories under Grampa Marsh and Gramma Dee’s hospitality. Our thanks are to our wonderful family for including us in this wonderful heritage of the outdoors and the indoors with meals, games, fishing, boating, skiing and swimming. This day is a tribute to a wonderfully kind and man of many interests. We love you and thank you for sharing your family with ours. Love, Mahesh, Kristin, Jared, Holly and Maya Punjabi, Sabrina and Trevor Bailey..