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Richard MARSHALL Obituary
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, raised in Erie, Pa., and graduated from Academy High School in 1958. He spent 22 years in the Navy and retired in Norfolk, Va., in 1980. He received his B.S. from St. Leo College and his Masters from Golden Gate University. He retired from ECPI and Thomas Nelson Community College, and also instructed at Christopher Newport Community College, St. Leo, and TCC.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Dombrowski Marshall; sons, Richard D. Marshall Jr. and wife, Ceci of Richmond, Va., and Joseph (Jay) Marshall of Norfolk and his wife, Dana of Norfolk; daughters, Diane Dangerfield and husband, Wally of Windermere, Fla., and Suzanne Marshall of Portsmouth; grandchildren, Tyler Marshall and Kendall Leigh-Collins Rice of Norfolk, Annie Hallock and husband, Jeremy of Richmond, Molly Marshall of Centerville, Va.; and one great-grandson, Justin Hallock of Richmond. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Irene Dombrowski; sister-in-law, Cathy Golonka and husband, Richard, and Elaine Dombrowski of Erie, Pa.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Beth Marshall; grandson, Nicholas Marshall; and his parents, Elsie Hinds Marshall and William Marshall.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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William A. Hinds III
December 22, 2009
Although I really only met you as an adult, I always think of you as the cousins you are. From the early navy days, to the time you visited us with Elsie. I could see then how kind you were Gerry, and how glad I was that Dick was my cousin. I'm only sorry that I didn't get to know him better. I wish I could show my profound respect in person, and meet all your children and their progeny. I know that my father was proud of Dick's service to our country, just as I was excited to watch his ship pick up a space capsule when I was a young child. Boy I hope I remember that correctly. Peace, Love, Healing.....bill 3
December 22, 2009
I have so many wonderful memories of grandkids birthday parties, with Grandpa Dick always in the middle, enjoying his family and treating my family as part of his own. Eric, Joseph, Shannon and I send our prayers and thoughts to the Marshall side of our family. May your memories and support from family and friends sustain you during this difficult time.
Heather Jankovich
Hampton
Sunday Cook
December 22, 2009
We've had alot of good times together, and I am going to miss you so much. You have your work cut out for you up there. Good luck my dear friend, and my love and thoughts are with your family at this time. Rest my dear friend, and I will surely miss you.
Jeanette Thompson
December 22, 2009
The Marshall family, I have known you for most of my life. I will always remember you making me feel like a part of your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I well always remember him walking the dog by the my house and him taking time to stop by to say hello when we were out. Thank you for the smiles. Mr. Marshall has touched may lives and he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Love,
Jeanette
Becky Clary
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go thru this sad time. May you find strength thru your faith, and loved ones, and know he is in a better place with no more pain or suffering. I know he will be missed.
Suzanne, I'm here for you.
Becky and family
kevin waterman
December 21, 2009
I knew Mr. Marshall all my life and he would help anyone who needed it. he will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
December 21, 2009
Dick has been part of our lives for so many years, it's difficult to realize that he is no longer here. When we think of him we see him working on his computer or adding to his Lionel train collection. He will be missed.
Cathy, Elaine, and Irene
Francisca and Todd Waterman
December 21, 2009
All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Marshall family. We love you all. Mr. Marshall will be missed!
Ronald Waterman
December 21, 2009
Dick you old dog. Look what you've gone and done, you've beat me up there. Well now you can argue with my wife, and all my Italian in-laws. You're outnumbered. You're gonna be missed old friend. We sure as hell have gone through a lot together. Camping, building, repairing cars, sick bay, hospitals, doctors, scouts. I didn't get to see you much while you were sick Dick, but my heart and prayers were always with you. When I came to the hospital and sat with you after you had passed,so many wonderful memories slid through my mind about you and I. Forty years is a lot not to forget, especially about the great times our families had together. Believe it or not, you taught me so much. Through all the heavy words you spit out, I picked out quite a few and learned a bunch. God less you old friend. Rest in peace. I'll do everything in my power to help Gerry as much as I can, just like you use to watch over Mary Ann when I was gone. Have no fear. Love Ron
LEONARD GROSSMANN
December 21, 2009
ALL MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU,BE STRONG,RICH IS SMILING DOWN ON US WITH ALL HIS LOVE.
LENNY
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