Richard “Rick” Marsh

Richard "Rick" Allen Marsh, 72, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his residence.

Rick graduated from Stafford High School in 1971 and attended a post-graduate year at Randolph-Macon Academy before attending Bridgewater College and graduating in 1976. At Bridgewater, Rick was a four-year starting outfielder and an all-conference selection while leading the conference in batting average his junior year. After college, Rick played semi-pro baseball before transitioning to his softball career.

After college, Rick started his professional career with Stafford County Parks and Recreation before moving to White Oak Equipment, where he worked for 37 years until retirement.

Rick enjoyed coaching his kids in Little League baseball and basketball. His love for coaching led him to travel basketball, where he especially enjoyed spending time and developing his kids. Rick enjoyed golf, music, and spending time with family, especially gathering together to watch Eagles games. He was so proud of his children and loved time spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Donna B. Marsh; son Brett Marsh (Candice) of Spotsylvania; daughter Jade Marsh (Will) of Spotsylvania; brother EB Marsh, Jr. (Sandra) of Stafford; three grandchildren Kendall, Bryce, and Lacy; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Alma Marsh.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Legacy Hospice.