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Howard J. Marsh, 83, of Columbia City, died on Friday, March 27, 2009, at Parkview Whitley Hospital as a result of a sudden illness. 

Born on January 16, 1926, he was the son of Harry and Esther (Mills) Marsh.

Mr. Marsh grew up in the Hartford City and Sidney area, graduating from Sidney High School with the class of 1944.  Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the army serving in World War II.  He married Dorothy B. Johnson on November 3, 1950, who preceded him in death on August 14, 1999.  On October 28, 2000 he married Dortha Mae Cooper.

A resident of Whitley County since 1952, he worked for many years as an inspector of electric motors at General Electric, retiring in 1988.  He attended New Life Bible Church and was a member of the Whitley County YMCA, as well as a former member of the American Legion Post #98 and South Whitley VFW.

Survivors include his wife, Dortha Mae Marsh of Columbia City; a daughter, Roxanne (Jerry) Squires of Larwill, and a son, Brian Marsh of Columbia City; grandsons, Eric and Joel Squires of Winona Lake, Trenton and Ethan Marsh of Wolf Lake, and granddaughter Bethany Squires of Larwill; a sister, Thelma (Al) Hill of Fort Wayne, a brother-in-law, Curtiss (Joyce) Johnson of Columbia City, as well as many stepchildren and grand children. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy; his parents; a son, Bradley Erin Marsh, and brothers, Arthur, Roger, Robert and Harry, Jr. Marsh.

Visitation is from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home,

600 Countryside Drive , Columbia

City.  Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the funeral home with calling one hour prior.  Pastor Curtiss Johnson will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Stough Cemetery, Columbia City .

Memorial may be given in memory of Mr. Marsh to the Gideon’s International or Parkview Whitley Home Health and Hospice.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.