ROSE ADELLE MARSH

Rose Adelle Marsh, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, after a long and happy life. She was born in Chico, CA, on September 5, 1915, to Bertha and Henry Gianella, members of a pioneer ranching family in the Sacramento Valley. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from College Holy Names, and a Master of Arts degree from University of California, Berkeley. Rose Adelle taught English in high school and college, including the University of Baghdad in Mosul. Iraq. She was married for 40 years to Dr. Otto Tuschka. They lived in Fresno, CA, where she was active in community affairs, serving on the board of St. Agnes Hospital, the Valley Children's Hospital, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as being the first woman to be foreman of the Fresno County Grand Jury. After the death of Dr. Tuschka, she married William Marsh, whom she met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Rose Adelle owned and operated a travel agency for 30 years and traveled extensively to exotic places around the world. Her interests included travel, family, friends, and books. She is survived by her son, Dr. Ted Tuschka and his wife Michelle; and four grandchildren, Otto, Johnny, Vinny, and Aubree Rose Tuschka, all of whom reside in Ventura, CA; and two step-grandchildren, Peter and Jacob McDonald, who live in Ojai, CA. Remembrances may be made to the Ventura County Museum.