David Marsh

Marsh, David 7/27/1941 - 4/6/2017 Ypsilanti David Marsh, 75, of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away at home on Thursday, April 6, 2017. He was born July 27, 1941 in Hudson, MI to Harold and Geraldine Marsh, and was the oldest of three children. His family moved to Ypsilanti, MI in 1947 where David spent most of his life. He was an entrepreneur at heart and began working at a very young age. He held jobs including paper delivery, door to door sales and truck driving all while in school. David attended Roosevelt High School, graduating in 1959. He met his wife to be, Susan Streicher, while in high school and married her on August 11, 1962. David went on to graduate from the University of Michigan in 1964 with a degree in business. Upon graduation, he took a job with the Cadillac Division of General Motors where he worked in the finance department for two years prior to joining Marsh Plating Corporation. His career at Marsh Plating Corporation spanned six decades. Under his leadership, Marsh Plating grew to become one of the largest metal finishers in the Midwest. In addition to his contributions at Marsh Plating, David was a tireless advocate for the metal finishing industry, serving as President of National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF) from 1993-1994 and as a member of NAMF Government Advisory Committee for the past 23 years. David was a life-long member of Washtenaw Country Club and, in his spare time, enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Susan, father Harold, mother Geraldine, sister Zoe Ann and brother Philip. David is survived by his three children and their families, Matthew (Katherine) Marsh, their children Samantha, Allison, and Emily, Teresa Crow and her son Andrew, and Mitchell (Collette) Marsh, their children Sabrina and Spencer. A visitation is planned for Saturday, April 22nd 1:00-4:00PM, Nie Funeral Home, 2400 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, 3075 Clark Rd., Suite 200, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.