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James Marsch Obituary

JAMES EDWARD MARSCH, 66 ROCKTON - James "Jim" Edward Marsch, 66, of Rockton passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, after a long illness. Born March 6, 1945 to Lawrence and Verona. He graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1963. After receiving a degree in mechanical engineering from Valparaiso University in 1967, he enjoyed a long career in the heavy equipment manufacturing industry; over time he became a recognized expert at gear design, and he was proud of the patents he received for innovative work on transmissions and winches. Jim loved technology, woodworking, God, family, cars, a prime steak, a warm fire, and the solitude of the Wisconsin forest. Survived by sister, Cheryl; children, Daniel, Katherine (Andy) Ellingson and Jonathan; and grandson, Adler Ellingson. Predeceased by his parents. Special thanks are in order for the Visiting Nurses Assoc. Hospice of Rockford. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Central Christian Church, 6595 Guilford Road. Please consider a memorial donation to the Audubon Society.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2011.

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December 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I know Jim from his gear work from when I worked with him when he was at UTS and again at Kisssoft.

I highly respected and held him in high regard for not only his knowledge but as a person who always had time to teach and share.

We also shared a love for the out of doors and prairies. I am trully sorry I was unable to see his private place in the woods.

Please accept my condolences for your loss of a great man.

Sincerely,

Andrew Ulrich
Stillwater, MN

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