Robert Joseph Marsh

Robert Joseph Marsh, age 91 of Nixa / Springfield passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. He was born July 26th, 1925 to Dr. Robert Marsh and Mary Alice Protzman Marsh. He is preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Bill, John, and George Marsh. He enlisted in the Navy in WWII and served as a radioman. He was married while serving in the Navy to his lifelong love and companion Elsie Marie Newald. To this union there were three sons, Reverend Joseph Alan, Robert Steven, and Dennis Dean, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. He served several years as a photographer for the Army Public Information Office doing aerial training and medical films for the Command and General Staff College, the War College and the Army Times. In 1964 he transferred to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks as the head of the printing vocational training program. During their time at Fort Leavenworth, Bob and Elsie were very involved with the Know Your World Program at the College, and sponsored 57 officers from 19 different countries from around the world. They were able to enjoy many trips to Europe where they visited their allied friends that they had become associated with. After retiring in 1977, Robert and Elsie moved to Forsyth Missouri and built a retirement home where they lived until their 50th wedding anniversary. They purchased a motor home and traveled for five years. Trips included traveling to Mexico, Alaska, and all of the US states, and all but one Canadian province. After their travels, it was time to settle down, and enjoy their church family, neighbors, relatives and try to help others enjoy their lives. As the years have passed and while still in good health, Robert and Elsie were able to enjoy friends, family, and most of all, each other. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, August 1, 2016 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at redeemer Lutheran Church, Nixa. Inurnment with full military honors will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.