Robert James Marsh, M.D. Obituary (1931 - 2017)

Robert James Marsh, M.D., Colonel (Retired) U.S. Army, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Erie on November 24, 1931, the son of Lloyd and Theresa Marsh. He was a graduate of Harbor Creek High School where football was his passion. Dr. Marsh graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown Medical School, and interned at Hamot Hospital where he met his future bride. Joining the Army in 1956, he was stationed in the U.S. and Germany where he was the assistant chief of Urology. Dr. Marsh returned to Erie to join St. Vincent Urology Associates in 1967, and remained in the Army Reserves as commander of the 382nd MASH unit until his retirement after Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He spent his retirement years traveling with family, grooming his yard, and hosting the annual family reunions. Penn State football was his passion, and he was a long suffering fan of the Cleveland Browns. Dr. Marsh is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wilma; sisters, Ruth Swenson and family of Erie and Jean Anderson and family of York; daughter, Ann Boswell (Chuck) of Waterford; son, Tom of Erie; grandchildren, Matthew Oldach (Rebecca) of Waterford, Adam Oldach (Stephen) of Erie, Captain Jamison Oldach (Ryann) in Germany, Abby Gomez (Luis) of Waterford and Melissa Marsh of Chicago; and five great-grandchildren. A private Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 536 W. 10th Street.