10/13/2026
Francis "Fritz" Marsh
Francis “Fritz” Marion Marsh, son of Francis Samuel Marsh and Sarah Opal Delehoy, was born, December 15, 1933 in Hastings, Nebraska. He departed this life, October 13, 2026, at his residence in Roach, Missouri at the age of ninety-two years, nine months and twenty-eight days.
In 1953, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Dean, and to this union three children were born. Together they shared forty-five years of marriage before her passing in 1996. In 2003, Fritz was united in marriage to Frances “Fran” Evans, together they shared twenty-three years of marriage.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly Ann Marsh; sister, Lavon Bridwell; and one grandchild, Abigail L Marsh.
He is survived by his wife, Frances “Fran” Marsh; three sons, Chad Steven Marsh and wife Peggy, Eric Dean Marsh and wife Laura, and Jon Andrew Marsh and wife Shari; two brothers, Robert Marsh and wife Charlene and David Marsh; sister, Joyce Stacy and husband Russ; five grandchildren, Joclynn Marsh and husband Emilio Grandio, Rachel Marsh and husband William May, Erin Garvin and husband Lance, Jason Marsh and wife Candice, Adrin Marsh and wife Torri; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Francis was raised in Hastings, Nebraska, where he graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. In 1954, Fritz was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served his country for 2 years. After getting out of the army, he graduated from Hastings College with a bachelor’s of arts in business administration and economics in 1959. During his childhood, Fritz loved baseball, he played while growing up, where he won four City Championships.
Francis made a profession of faith and was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Hastings, Nebraska, St. George Episcopal Church in Camdenton, Missouri, and First Baptist Church in Macks Creek, Missouri.
Fritz was a member of Rotary Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed square dancing with Fran, hunting (especially birds), fishing, and he was an avid baseball fan. He watched nearly every single Cardinals Baseball game. He won 2nd place in the soap box derby race in Hastings, Nebraska, which qualified him to participate in the National Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio.
During his working years, Fritz worked for Byers Lumber Yard where he started as an accountant, and worked his way up to be a manager. He also worked for Rounds and Porter Building Supply, as a manager and Certainteed Insulation as a territory manager.
He was a loving and a caring husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Macks Creek, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00- 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Macks Creek, Missouri.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation and left at the funeral home or mailed to the foundation.
Parkinson's Foundation
Attn: Donor Services
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.
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