John R. Marsh

Mr. Marsh was a regular at the Kalamazoo Public Library's Local History Archive. He was always patient, goodnatured and kind when requesting that we dig through our resources to find the answers to his questions. I'm glad that over the course of the last five years, I had the opportunity to discuss local history with him. He will be missed.

I grew up on Thrushwood (Dick and Marilyn Yonke's daughter, Sue) and I remember that whenever I would walk or ride my bike past your house your Dad would always wave and say Hello. He was such a nice man and I know my parents thought a lot of him. My Dad also knew him from working at Upjohn. I am so very sorry for your loss but also glad that your Dad had such a nice long retirement. Keep him alive in your memories. My deepest sympathies. Sue (Yonke) Lovely

I saw John at a meeting of the Kalamazoo County Historical Society last fall. It was the first time I had seen him since Covid. I'm so glad we had a chance to say hello. John was a regular researcher at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center. He was so committed to his research that sometimes he arrived before the staff. I realized in reading his obituary that he was in the same KCHS class of 1953 as my mother. I wished I had known this. It would have been another nice conversation with him. I...

We enjoyed the times John came to visit us at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center working on all the various research projects he had over the years. We will miss him.

So sorry to hear about the loss of John. He is my cousin, and we have stayed in touch for many years I actually last talked to him just before Christmas. Your family has my sympathy and my prayers.

I have known John since Milwood school and we have stayed in touch all these years. We just talked several weeks ago. Great guy and good friend.

Sending deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Marsh. I have enjoyed delivering his mail since April 2014. He was always kind to me & always had a smile on his face. I will miss him.

My Tuesday mornings at Uncle Ernie´s won´t be the same. You will definitely be missed and it was nice to hear your morning greeting each time I unlocked that door. It was a pleasure to meet you. My deepest sympathies to your family.

1953 Band Follies @ Chenery. 3 flats & sharp quartet. Roger Cree, Baritone, Bill Kelly,bass, John Marsh, lead, and Jerry Miller, tenor. Wonderful Memories!!!! John was also active in 1953, 50 year class reunion. Bob Hope Theme Song. : Thanks For The Memories :