Marshall Mowrey

July 10, 1925 - March 31, 2021

Marshall Mowrey, age 95, of Hilliard, passed away on March 31, 2021 at Kobacker House. He was born on July 10, 1925 to M. Marshall and Zora Mossholder Mowrey in Alexandria, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Nancy Kauffman Mowrey; and by brother and sister-in-law Elmous and Elgene Price Mowrey. He is survived by sons Steve (Joanna Mitchell) Mowrey of Athens, Ohio and Vince Mowrey of Ojai, California; daughters Mindy (David) Eagle of Dublin and Marcy (Mike) Gauch of Upper Arlington. Also survived by 11 grandchildren; Marisa (Luke Hartmann) Mowrey, Leda Mowrey and Claire Mowrey; Douglas (Stephanie) Eagle, Amy (Lewis) Gordon, Tobin (Heidi) Eagle, Erica (Beau) Wolford and Lisa (Joe) Ross; David Gauch, Mason (Dani) Gauch and J.B Gauch; by 11 great-grandchildren and by nieces and nephews. Marsh was a graduate of Alexandria High School 1943 where he was a scholar athlete, class president and valedictorian. He was a graduate of Miami University 1949 where he was a chapter charter member and president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a member of honorary fraternities and of the Miami baseball team. Marsh was a proud WWII Army veteran, serving in the European Theatre. As a member of the 666th Field Artillery Battalion, Charlie Battery, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and later served in occupation in Germany and Austria. He found great satisfaction in staying in touch with army buddies and planning and attending gatherings and reunions. Marsh briefly worked for the CIA and the FBI; for North American Aviation as Security Director in Tulsa and Columbus; for Bechtel Corporation in San Francisco and American Motors in Detroit. He was retired from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Marsh had great nostalgia for his upbringing on a family farm, his friends and his many and varied life experiences. Marsh will be remembered for his love of family, his work ethic, his cheerfulness and optimism, his firm handshake and warm hugs, his amazing memory and storytelling, and for his sense of humor and laughter. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 4-7PM at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Guests are respectfully asked to wear masks to ensure safety for everyone attending. A private burial service will take place the following day at Maple Grove Cemetery in Alexandria, Ohio. In honor of Marsh's generosity toward many causes, a contribution may be made to a charity of your choice. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences. Please click on the Memory Maker link below to leave a Private Video Message for the family at https://memorymaker.tv/Events/recorder.html?moZIWO7zSaheSqh