Frederic Barry Marshe, 85, of Lake City Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He was born February 7, 1935 in Madison Wisconsin to George Marshe and Marion (Fressenden) Marshe. He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings Laura and Carol; his first wife, Joan (Dursse) Marshe, their children, Frederic Marshe, Jr, Richard and Kathleen; and his life partner of 32 years, Bonita (Nabholz) Marshe.
Fred enlisted in the United States Navy on February 14, 1952, in Rochester New York. He qualified in submarines and served in USS DARTER (SS-576) and then later in USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN-619). He deployed during the Vietnam War in USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43). One of his most memorable commands was his final sea duty serving as “Chief of the Boat (COB)” in USS HENRY L. STIMSON (SSBN-655). He then continued his service overseas as Command Master Chief for Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. Fred culminated his 32-year career as Force Master Chief Petty Officer, Military Sealift Command, Washington DC.
Fred was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine for over 40 years, serving in many positions and supporting local activities. Additionally, he served as a member of the Jacksonville Beach Sheriff’s Auxiliary Officer Program, and the United States Submarine Veterans, Incorporated (USSVI). He is also a member of Congregation Ahavath Chesed, “The Temple” in Jacksonville, Florida.
Fred had many hobbies and passions, to include an enthusiasm for playing golf and was a great teacher of the game. He also enjoyed the rancher lifestyle and working with horses. He had a love and ear for music, from bluegrass to Scottish music festivals, and mastered some unique musical instruments, to include the bagpipes, dobro resonator guitar, and the banjo. His love of bagpipes led to his performance in many organizations and marching bands throughout the United States related to the Shriners, military and police Pipes and Drum Corps.
Fred is survived by his wife of 17 years, Olga (Spiridonova) Marshe; his 4 siblings, Jon Marshe, Joan Scrivner (Ben), Karen McCommon, and George “Pete” Marshe; 6 children, Lisbeth Cleland (Freddie Ray), David Smith (Erica), Mark Smith (Trinity), Natalya, Alexei (Ksenia) and Sergei (Olga); and 13 grandchildren (Paul, Kristian, Shannon, Anthony, Jacob, Julia, Austin, Avery, Svyatoslav, Taya, Zakhary, Neya, Miroslava, Pavel).
The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Fred’s honor and memory, https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc/donate. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private funeral service for family will be held at the Garden of King David, Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Cemetery.
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