Michael David Marsh, 47

July 27, 1974 – December 20, 2021

Michael David Marsh passed away on Monday December 20, 2021. Mike was born in Sheridan, Montana on July 27, 1974 to David and Kassie Marsh. He grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in Dillon in 1993. Mike had the strange gift of being able to take anything apart and rebuild anything with an engine, even at a very young age. Mike worked for Sheridan’s gas station throughout high school. After graduation he went to Wyoming Tech in Laramie, WY and would graduate in Diesel Mechanics and Trade in 1994. After landing a job with Kenworth in Billings, MT, Mike decided that his roots were there. called home. He returned to Sheridan and immediately returned to work at the gas station for Andy Verhow. Mike then got a job at the Chevrolet dealership in Dillon where he befriended Doug Hale. The two opened and ran MD’s auto repair until Mike became the chief mechanic of the Beaverhead County Roads Department, where he worked until his death.

Mike was always eager to lend a hand, give back to his community and be a part of his community. He was a member of Beaverhead Search & Rescue, coached girls in fast softball, played in the men’s golf league and was a member of the Jaycees from 1995 to 2012. While in the Jaycees he was very active. , serving as president in 2001, rodeo president in 2004, and received the Outstanding Young Man of the Year award in 2008. But Mike’s favorite part of the Jaycees was the Demolition Derby where he competed and more later ruled for many years. It was always the highlight of his summer. The years he competed, he built his demolition car, and every year it was the same car, the General Lee!

In 2017, Mike and his accomplices built the Engine 18 Tailgating fire truck. On several occasions, he reminded his partners that it is easier to loosen the bolts than to cut them with a torch. As a founding member of the Engine 18 Foundation, he was very proud that the foundation has provided over $ 20,000.00 in scholarships to UM Western student-athletes since 2017.

He had the biggest heart and would do anything for his friends and family. His friends were part of his family. Mike started dating Brenda Schafer in 2018, and quickly realized that she was the love of his life. He knew he had hit the jackpot with her when he found out that she too was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. The two were married on July 4, 2019. He loved to share his love of the outdoors with his wife and children. Whether it’s taking her daughters out hunting, going camping with Brenda, going rabbit and ground squirrel hunting with Ashleigh, or teaching her how to shoot.

He was a real lover of the outdoors. If an activity included an engine, fishing rod or gun, he was ready for anything. Mike loved to quote his favorite movies and never missed an opportunity to throw a one-liner or a sarcastic zinger! In his spare time, if he wasn’t outdoors hunting, camping, or fishing, you would likely find him rebuilding old cars or tinkering around in the garage with his best friends, all while enjoying a Icy Bud Light!

Mike is survived by his wife Brenda, his daughters Destiny (Marcus) Howser, Ashleigh Guinnane, Makaila Wolfe and Shelbie Wolfe, his son Chace (Rio) Guinnane, his granddaughter Brylee Howser, his grandson Flint Howser, his parents David and Kassie Marsh, his sister Lindsey (Jason) Ericksen, nieces Shaylee and Josee Ericksen, nephew Kristian Landis and many uncles, aunts, cousins ​​and so many friends.

He is predeceased by his grandparents Vernon Marsh, Virginia Nelson, Wayne Nelson, Vera Gilbert, Don Gilbert and his childhood best friends, the Day brothers.

Services will take place on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Frontier Event Center in Dillon, a reception at the Event Center will immediately follow until 7:00 p.m.

Instead of flowers, the family asks you to donate to the Engine 18 Foundation.