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ROLAND MARSCH
Born: Jul 17, 1938
Date of Passing: Jul 17, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROLAND MARSCH Roland Marsch (age 70) passed away July 17, 2008 in Winnipeg, MB. He was born January 14, 1938 in Germany, immigrating to Coaldale, AB in 1958. He married Lorina Hubert on June 23, 1962. They had three children and shared life for 37 years until Lorina's passing in 1999. On December 30, 2000 Roland married Irene Loewen and 7 and one half wonderful years together followed. Roland earned a Bachelor of Theology at Mennonite Brethren Bible College and a Master of Ministry at Providence. During 43 years in ministry Roland served as pastor of Mennonite Brethren Churches in Grassy Lake, AB; Neuwied and Dresden, Germany; Portage Avenue and North Kildonan in Winnipeg, MB; and for the Canadian Conference. A verse that was foundational for Roland's life was Joshua 24:15 As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. In April 2007 a tumour and cancer were discovered. We are grateful for the extraordinary care Roland received from Dr. Jeremy Lipschitz, Dr. Brian Hardy and the caring GH-3 and Angio-Department Staff at the Health Sciences Centre; Dr. Fiona Crow, Dr. Garnet Crawford and the compassionate 3-East Staff at Riverview Health Centre; Dr. Ray Martens and the supportive and caring Community Palliative and Homecare Staff. Roland is survived by Irene Marsch-Winnipeg, MB; Bob (Hilde) Marsch-Winnipeg, MB; Susan (Walter) Jakobeit-Germany; and Judy (Peter) von Kampen-High River, AB; 11 grandchildren; three siblings; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Roland was predeceased by his parents, Christian and Rahel Marsch; wife Lorina Marsch; sister and brother-in-law Irmel and Herbert Birkner. Funeral and reception at North Kildonan MB Church, Tuesday, July 22, 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Mennonite Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Mennonite Brethren Missions and Service International, available at the church.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2008
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Dear Family and Friends, Today on the 17th of July, 2012 and the fourth anniversary of the passing of my husband Roland Marsch, I look back with a grateful heart to the seven and a half years I was given to share my life with Roland. I still miss him dearly, but I am thankful for the many wonderful and enriching experiences the two of us had together. I thank the Lord and Roland for the many challenges and encouragements that I received during the years of our married life. I often fall back on the things I learned from Roland. I realize that if it was not for Roland’s positive influence in my life, I would not be the person who I am today. In God’s Grace, Irene Marsch (Serving at present in Bolivia with EFCCM) - Posted by: Irene Marsch (widow of Roland Marsch) on: Jul 17, 2012