Rick Marshall

Franklin ... Rick E. Marshall, 57, of 35 River St., Franklin, passed away at home on May 3, 2013. He was born on Sept. 7, 1955 in Franklin the son of Robert E. and Gladys H. (Shaw) Marshall of Tilton. Rick attended Tilton-Northfield High School and enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 during the Vietnam War. Rick completed his basic training and graduated with Company A, 5th Battalion on Nov. 29, 1973 from Fort Dix, NJ. He then went on to Fort Gordon, GA to the US Army Southeastern Signal School to become a lineman (36C20) and graduated on May 2, 1974 with the rank of SP4. Rick also served 20 years in the NH Army National Guard, 197th Field Artillery Regiment, Det. 1 Btry C 2D, being honorably discharged on Oct. 19, 1995. In the private sector, Rick completed the Northeast Career School Tractor Trailer driving program and drove cross country for the Shaffer Trucking Co. of NE and most recently upon his passing with the local firm Vitex Extrusion of Franklin. Over the years, he was employed by the Franklin Foundry, Webster Valve, Polyclad Laminates, and Franklin Regional Hospital. Rick received numerous citations for his volunteer work for the Adopt-A-Hwy program, Muscular Dystrophy Assn., and the Hurricane Katrina Relief Project. Rick enjoyed membership in the Whiteman-Davidson American Legion Post #49, was a life member in the Franklin VFW Post #1698, and a Past Exalted Ruler of the Franklin Lodge of Elks #1280 from 2004-05. Rick especially enjoyed his time with family and friends camping, traveling the US, listening to country western music and reading. Family members include 2 children, Shawn (Marshall) Cote of Rollinsford, Shari (Marshall) Cote of Amesbury, MA, his father and mother, Robert E. and Gladys H. Marshall of Tilton, brother, Conrad (Butch) V. Ekstrom Jr. and wife Carolyn of Tilton, sisters, Vicki (Marshall) Hussman and husband Charles of Tilton, Dr. Lisa (Marshall) Schwiebert and husband Dr. Erik Schwiebert of Birmingham, AL, his "together forever" companion, Stella (Noyes) Marshall of Franklin, sister, Bonnie (Knight) Sewall and Jay Walsh of Ft. Myers, FL, brother, Roland Ekstrom and wife Debbie of Northfield, sisters, Debbie (Ekstrom) Rowell and Tom Stevens of Franklin, Donna (Ekstrom) Bean and Steve Gottardi of Sanbornton, brother, Bentley Ekstrom of Warren, and sister, Dedi (Ekstrom) Sampson and husband Doug of Bow, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to honor Rick's life will be held Sat. May 18, 2013 from 2-4 pm at the Tilton-Northfield Fraternal Assn. building (Masonic Hall), 410 West Main St. Tilton with burial to follow at Park Cemetery, Tilton with Military Honors. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Marshall, 7 Calef Hill Rd., Tilton, NH 03276. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin (www.neunfuneralhomes.com) is assisting with arrangements.

Rick Marshall

September 7, 1955 - May 3, 2013