James-Martsch-Obituary

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James Martsch

Blackfoot, Idaho

Mar 24, 1942 – Aug 18, 2021 (Age 79)

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BORN
March 24, 1942
DIED
August 18, 2021
AGE
79
LOCATION
Blackfoot, Idaho

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James Martsch, 79

On August 18, 2021, James Lee Martsch, 79, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center due to heart failure. He was surrounded by his family as he passed away peacefully.

He was born March 24, 1942 in Burley, Idaho to...

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Ohhhh the laughter we shared with Jim and Amy on our many trips. His judge like facade was kind of scary at first but after an hour he was laughing and telling funny stories and was so fun to be around. Many great memories of past trips and He will be dearly missed. Love ya Jim

A dear old friend, loyal since our youth.
I will miss you Jimmy. My heart is with you
Amy. Find strength in your memories.
Bonnie Anderson

Jim we were good friends from the first grade at Heyburn Idaho. We had a lot of good times together. You will be missed, but always remembered. May God bless you.

So sorry for your loss, Amy. I will miss your wonderful Supper Bowl parties - especially Jim´s chili!

In the mid 1990's, I appeared before Judge Martsch many times as the attorney for the Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney's office, seeking commitment to the State Mental Hospital of people with dangerous mental health conditions. Judge Martsch was very protective of the rights of these people to live freely and he required convincing proof before ordering a commitment. He definitely was not a rubber stamp for the prosecuting attorney or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare workers....

Jim will be missed by many, he was highly respected and likes.

Dear Amy, Cheryl and family, Please accept condolences from my wife Emily and I on Jim´s death. He was a good man that did many good things, including officiating at our wedding, Please stay safe and well during this difficult time. Sincerely, Charlie Johnson

We offer to Amy and family our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Jimmy will be sadly missed by all but especially by his friends in Saguaro Estates. His humour and kindness were his best known characteristics and his most noteable laugh was always infectious and heartwarming. We will miss "Jimmy" very much! Elizabeth & Joe MacDonald

Amy, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be truly missed. Enjoyed play golf with him and shuffle board. Your family is in our prayers. Hatch and Rhonda