Gary Marsh

Gary Marsh 77, of Louisville Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born to his parents Arnold and Shirley Marsh on February 11, 1946, in Erie Pennsylvania. Gary was a member of St Margaret Mary Catholic Church and Army Reserve veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael R. Marsh and brother Allen Marsh. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Rita (Lutz) Marsh; children, Kevin Lee Yates, Andy Marsh (Maridith), John E. Yates (Vanessa); grandchildren, Luke Marsh, Lauren Marsh, Grace Marsh, Pierce Marsh, Rudy Marsh, Davis Yates, Cooper Yates, Nova Yates; sister-in- law Barbara J. Marsh and wife of the late Allen Marsh; sisters, Janet Lawrence, Susan Woodruff (Tom), and Pamela Downard (Steve) and a host of family and friends. Gary was an owner of River Pools with his son John. He was the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Mr. Marsh joined MHKY in 2003 as COO and brought nearly 30 years of experience in long-term care. From 1982 to 1998, he was president, CEO and a part owner of the former SeniorCare, Inc., a Kentucky-based multi-facility long-term care company. He previously was administrator of the Christian Church Home, Hillcreek Manor and Klondike Manor in Louisville. From 1993 to 1995, Mr. Marsh was chairman of the board of the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities, representing more than 250 nursing and personal care facilities. Mr. Marsh was named Masonic Homes of Kentucky President and CEO in 2007. Mr. Marsh served as chairman on the Kentucky Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (now LeadingAge Kentucky) Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011. He serves currently as chairman of LeadingAge Kentucky’s Shared Services Committee. Mr. Marsh was on the executive committee for seven years and was chairman for Community Health Charities in 2011- 2012. Mr. Marsh served on the executive committee from 2009-2016 and, from 2010 - 2011, was president of the Masonic Communities and Services Association (a group focused on promoting best practices among Masonic Home organizations). He is active in LeadingAge (formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) CEMO (Chief Executives of Multi-facility Organizations) group. He received the LeadingAge Kentucky Leadership Award in 2014. Since 2014, Mr. Marsh has served on the Board of Directors of Seven County Services, a behavioral health and substance abuse organization serving seven counties including the Louisville Metro area. Mr. Marsh holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Kentucky University. He was a member of Willis Stewart Masonic Lodge #224 and member of the Kosair Shrine Temple and member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Louisville Court 131. A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday October 6, 2023, from 11:00 am -1:00pm at Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Road, Louisville KY,40299, with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Right to Life of Louisville or St. Xavier High School.

Gary Marsh

February 11, 1946 - September 26, 2023