Father Marsh Passed Away-Cablegram Monday Morning Told of His death November 27-Rector Here for 23 Years

A cablegram was received by John Hedelund in Omaha early Monday morning of this week announcing the death Sunday, of Father A. E. Marsh at the home of his sister, Mrs. Edith Warren at St. Leonards’-on-Sea, Sussex, England. Burial will be there, as he had no sentiment as to where his bones should rest, though his wife is buried here and his only son, Arthur H., was buried in France, where he was killed in the World War.

Father Marsh closed his pastorate here in 1924, having served St. Mary’s Church for 23 years. Since then her has spent much time in the native country, England, where he has two sisters living. Last August when he was advised that he had a cancer on his lung and had a limited time to live he returned to England to spend his last days with his sisters.

Arthur Everard Marsh was born at Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, England on August 12, 1854, so was past 73 years of age. He was a son of Henry Augustus Marsh and Eliza Lamb. He came to this county when about 31 years of age and engaged in business for some time. He was ordained deacon by Bishop Perry, of Iowa, and served his deaconate in Decatur, Nebr., ordained in Sioux City, May 8th, 1887. He was made Priest in All Saints Church, Omaha, March 3rd, 1889, by Bishop Worthington, when he began his services with the Episcopal Church at Central City, Nebr.

He came to Blair in 1901 and served St. Mary’s Church the unusual period of twenty-three years, retiring voluntarily in April of 1924, thus ending a period of about forty years in the active ministry. Since his retirement he served the diocese in various ways until ill health called him back to his native land to be cared for by his sisters.

He was a member of the Cathedral Chapter of the diocese from 1896, a member of the Standing Committee from 1905 to 1925 and president of it from 1918 to 1925. He had been deputy to the General Convention of the church seven different times, member of the committee on the state of the church and chairman of the committee on pensions from 1907. He had also been honorary canon of Trinity Cathedral, Omaha, since 1896.

The funeral service is to be held Friday morning in England and though not at the same time, at the same hour, 10 o’clock, Rev. Chas D. Hering has arranged a special requiem at St. Mary’s Church. All friends of Father Marsh are cordially invited to participate in this tribute to one of the outstanding clergymen of this diocese. Besides the two sisters in England he is survived by the widow of his only son, Arthur G. Marsh, who was killed during World War while serving as Chaplin in France, and her two sons, Arthur and Marmion, his only grandsons.

#2 Dec.1, 1927 - The Tribune

FORMER PASTOR DIES

Community Shocked by Death of Rev. Arthur E. Marsh

Word has been received of the death of Rev. Arthur E. Marsh, former rector of the St. Mary’s Episcopal church in this city, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Edith Warren, St. Leonards on the Sea, Sussex, England, last Sunday. The deceased was born August 12, 1854 at Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, England, and later came to America where he engaged in business life. In 1887 he was ordained a deacon at Sioux City and two years later he was advanced to the priesthood in All Saints church.

His first pastorate was at Decatur from where he was transferred to Central City. In 1901 he was transferred to this city, and served here until his retirement in 1924. Following his retirement, he lived in Omaha, assisting in services at All Saints’ Trinity Cathedral and St. Mary’s Barnabas. He was Cannon of Trinity cathedral, president of the standing committee, and deputy to general conventions of the church at seven of its sections.

During his residence in this community, Rev. Marsh gained a wide acquaintance and had a host of friends who thought highly of him. He was always interested in the welfare of the community and was ready to offer assistance when he was called on.

The deceased had made several trips to England to visit his family. His only relatives in this country were a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren residing in Washington, the family of his son, Rev. Arthur E. Marsh, Jr., a chaplain in the A. E. F. who was killed in France.

Rev. Chas. D. Hering has arranged a special requiem service to be held at the St. Marks Episcopal church at 10:00 o’clock Friday morning. All friends of Rev. Marsh are cordially invited to participate in this service.

#3-Tribune 31 May 1928

Ashes Buried Here

Hold Committal Service for Late Rev. Arthur Marsh

The ashes of the late Rev. Arthur E. Marsh, who died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Edith Warren, St. Leonards on the Sea, Sussex, England, last November 27th were brought to Blair last Thursday and after a short committal service, were placed in the family lot in Blair cemetery. The committal services which was conducted at 4:00 p.m., was conducted by the Father Noble of Omaha and was attended by but a few from this community.

The deceased was born August 12, 1854, at Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, England, and later came to America where in engaged in business life. He was ordained a deacon at Sioux City in 1887 and later was advanced to the priesthood in the All Saints church. His first pastorate was at Decatur from where he was transferred to Central City. In 1901 he was transferred to this city where he served until his retirement in 1924. Following his retirement he lived in Omaha, assisting in services at All Saints Trinity Cathedral and St. Mary’s Barnabas. He was Canon of Trinity Cathedral, president of the standing committee and deputy to general conventions of the church at seven of its sessions. During his residence in this community, Rev. Marsh gained a wide acquaintance and had a host of friends who though highly of him. He was always interested in the welfare of the community and was ready to offer assistance when he was called on. He had made several trips to England to visit his family. His only relatives in this country were a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren residing in Washington, the family of his son, Rev. Arthur E. Marsh, Jr., a chaplain in the A.E.F., who was killed in France.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~

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