On July 10, 2023, Randolph (Randy) Richard Marsh peacefully entered eternal life after a valiant 15-year Parkinson's Disease journey.  Randy was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on February 23rd, 1950.  He married Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Oestreich on August 8th, 1970.  Although he was known for his barrel sized chest and ability to complete feats of strength, it was his care, compassion, and willingness to help others that he will be remembered for most.  Randy was proud of Cindy and his children as they each followed his lead and went into careers that serve others. Randy's greatest joy came in his role as a grandfather (Papa).  When he was able, he loved attending his grandchildren's activities.  When the opportunity to attend in person was taken from him, he eagerly and probably impatiently couldn't wait to hear about the activities through photos, videos, and word of mouth.  Papa and Nana continue to provide and spoil their grandchildren with anything in life that brings them joy!   Randy enjoyed entertaining friends and family with his guitar and harmonica, hosting cookouts, delivering a few wisecracks and one liners, and listening to music played by The Eagles.  He was an avid sports fan and Green Bay Packers season ticket holder since the mid 1970's.

Randy graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1968.  In high school Randy was involved in football, wrestling, track and field, and played trombone in the marching band.  A fond memory he had in high school was scoring a touchdown in a game played at Lambeau field when he recovered a blocked punt and rumbled into the endzone.  He would later share with a chuckle that it was almost voided as he hurled the football over his shoulder in jubilation when he thought he had reached the endline since he was near the goal posts.  However, during those days the NFL goal posts were on the goal line so he barely crossed the goal line to score the touchdown as the celebration began!  Because of his success on the gridiron, Randy earned a football scholarship to UW-Milwaukee.  After a year at Milwaukee Randy transferred to UW-Oshkosh to play football for his hometown Titans and reunite with the love of his life, Cindy. He would go on to be a WSUC First Team All-Conference offensive tackle.  During college Randy enlisted in the United States Army Reserves.

Upon graduating from UW-Oshkosh in the fall of 1972, Randy began his professional career at New London High School during the second semester of the 1972-1973 school year.  He had a tremendous impact on thousands of students during his entire career in New London as a teacher, administrator, and coach.  He began as a physical education teacher and health teacher (1973-1994) where he introduced free weights and started a weight training class within the PE curriculum.  He entered a career in administration as athletic director from 1989-1994.  He was the assistant principal from 1994-1997. He completed his career in education as high school principal from 1997-2005 .  In retirement he continued to serve the School District of New London as the initial leader of the S.T.E.P program.

Randy always encouraged students to be involved in extracurricular activities at New London High School.  He was a leader of several clubs and had an incredible influence on the lives of students.  Randy was an extremely dedicated coach in football, boys basketball, track and field (where he was proud to have coached two state champions in the discus), and wrestling during his tenure at New London High School.

Anyone who knew Randy could speak of his contagious passion and love for the game of football.  He began as an assistant coach for one season at Oshkosh High School during his final year of college.  He immediately began coaching in New London as an assistant coach from 1973-1978.  He was head coach from 1979-1994.

He forever held a special place in his heart for the players and coaches of the 1984 team who remain as the only undefeated conference team in school history with a 9-0 record.  In 1985 Randy had the honor of being selected to be an assistant coach for the North All-Star team in the annual Shrine Bowl.  During his coaching career at New London High School Randy was a part of all 4 conference championship teams in school history; two as a head coach and two as an assistant coach.   Randy had the opportunity to coach football at the college level where he guided the defensive line at St. Norbert College from 2001-2004. He was a part of 4 Midwest Conference Championship teams during this time.  Randy was promoted and eager to lead the Green Knights as Defensive Coordinator during the 2005 season, however health concerns forced him to resign.  Randy returned to New London High School as an assistant coach from 2006-2018 until once again health concerns forced him to retire for the final time.  He cherished the opportunity to work as an assistant coach in New London while his son, Marc, was the Head Coach.  As a football coach, Randy had the innate ability to get the most out of each and every one of his players, probably a little more than each young man believed he had.  Teams and position groups led by him were known for toughness, discipline, and being fundamentally sound.  He was an expert in offensive line fundamentals, blocking schemes and making adjustments, which no doubt led to his obsession with running the football.  He would always say "too many bad things can happen when you chuck the ball around." He had an incredible network of coaches throughout the state of Wisconsin and the United States, and loved sharing and furthering his knowledge of the game at clinics and during countless phone calls with coaching peers.  Randy is a member of the Oshkosh West High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and also a member of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.  He is forever remembered by coaches, players, and fans as "Coach Marsh," "Big Daddy Bulldog," and in his later years "Papa Marsh."

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Gloria Marsh; Cindy's parents, Marcus and Faye Oestreich, his brother-in-law, Paul Luebke, and his aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy; children Lori (David) Bachman of De Pere, Marc (Tara) Marsh of New London, and Erin Marsh of New London; grandchildren Addison Marsh, Clay Marsh, and Bennett Bachman, brother and sister-in -law Jim and Kathi Bauldry; a sister Candace Luebke, and cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

A private funeral service with immediate family members will be held.  Our family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph Residence Nursing home for their care over the last two years, and the employees of Compassus Hospice who were there for care and support.

"All the way with PMA,"  "All you can do is all you can do!", "BYA" (the original version!)