Up North, at Peace is a place for us to remember and celebrate Joel Ray Marsh, the inspiring man, son, brother, friend, who now watches us for each and everyone of us, and greets those we love as they join him in heaven.

Here's to a life well lived...

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Showing posts with label Northwoods. Show all posts

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Buck's Camp Cabinets!

The BEFORE - thank you Grandpa VB for the temporary cabinets!
The BEFORE.
As you know, Joel was planning to craft much of the furniture, trim and cabinetry by hand.  With Joel's attention to detail and patience for this, I can only imagine what he had planned.  Luckily, Joel had been thinking about all of these finishing touches well before they were going to be set into action and passed along many of the details and plans to Curty.  

No good work weekend goes without home-cookin'!
That's skill.
Curty trying his hand on the refrigerator panel.
Curty is more of a chainsaw guy and likes cutting big holes in houses and framing up walls - those types of jobs.  So he needed to borrow the expertise of fine cabinet craftsmen with much attention to detail.  Luckily Craig Helberg agreed again to be his partner in crime for this project! 




They scheduled out a block of time to put the bulk of the cabinet work behind them.   This was some serious business. As you can see through the pictures, there were quite a few cabinets to be built and put into Joel's place. From start to finish that included creating them out of the raw wood, sanding their seems down to perfection and applying a thin, even coat of varnish to withstand the wear and tare of the parties soon to come!

The finishing touches!
The man with the plan.
A weeklong job always consists of some old fashioned work breaks and delicious home cooking.  This goes without saying.  Regardless, the finished products are absolutely outstanding.  They compliment the cabin and really complete the look of the kitchen.  Thank you Craig, and all who helped in getting this project underway!

The AFTER. What a change, ey!?
The first set of cabinets are in place! AWESOME.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

The finising touches!

Uncle John at the peak - Bill cutting the pieces!
Winsand camera expertise!

These pictures are pretty dated, but I wanted to share them with you all!  These were some of the final pieces of siding to go on the cabin in Oct 2012!  It's come a long way since, and I will put some pictures up soon of the cabinets and other projects inside that have turned Joel's cabin into a cozy home!

Otis, the general contractor.



Sunday, October 20, 2013

Tribute to Jack J. Marsh

Jack J. Marsh: A Beautiful Life from July 18, 1926 to August 8, 2013
 

On Joel's blog, we like to talk about the things we are doing in his honor as well as record some of the special memories we have of Joel.  I hope this will provide a record of comfort for all who read it when they periodically visit and look back.  I feel bad that I haven't been as quick to update this blog - but there's always room for improvement and I'm looking forward to a multitude of new posts about some of the things we have been doing at Joel's cabin and beyond.  This post however, I wanted to do something different.  I wanted to pay tribute to my Grandpa Jack J Marsh who recently passed away on August 8th, 2013.  I thought it was only appropriate due to the mutual fondness that Jack and Joel had of one another, that it be included here on Joel's Blog.


Here are the online posts, to keep as a record...

Tribute.com

You only had to talk to Jack for a few minutes to know that he liked to have a good time. My favorite time with him was on an outing and we saw some round bales in a field. Jack said "Did you hear they're going to do away with round bales?" So I asked "Why?" His answer was "Because the cows aren't getting a square meal!" That was Jack. He will be missed. Sue Van Gheem, Friend

Posted by: Sue Van Gheem - Seymour, WI - friend   Aug 15, 2013
 
Tom & family,
I never met Jack but from the many stories Tom has told me I felt as if I knew him well. So sad to hear of the lose of a father, grandfather, friend and wonderful story teller.

Posted by: Thomas Ristau - Green Bay, WI - co-worker of Tom   Aug 12, 2013
I met you Dad several times through John and what a great man he is. Sorry to hear of your loss, but a true testament to his life is the great family he raised. I was glad I got to meet him. John

Posted by: John Schmit - Punta Carnero Ecuador - Friend   Aug 11, 2013
Jack will be truly missed I have many great memories of Jack at the deer camp
Al Totsky

Posted by: al totsky - Friend   Aug 10, 2013

hi marsh family i am sorry to hear about jack he was a very kind man i will miss him dealy take care love chuckie ready

Posted by: chuckie ready - friend   Aug 10, 2013
I have many memories of Uncle Jack; visiting the farm where he was always fixing a motor of some kind, his quick wit and great smile...being a kid I was always impressed with his gold or silver? tooth! I was also impressed with his snowmobiling skills(at the cabin) and his strength when he got buried in the snow. At the farm, Aunt June was usually baking some kind of dessert and Uncle Jack would come in the house for his morning break just when the dessert was coming out of the oven. He was always pleasant and made sure he said a few words to me (usually with a wink) to make me feel important. He was a big guy with a big heart and I'm grateful to have known him.
Thinking of you, Aunt June, and all of Jack's close family.
Jill (great niece)


Posted by: Jill Worley (Watermolen) - Green Bay, WI - niece   Aug 09, 2013
Grandpa was just a kid when he got his hands on one of these!
Legacy.com
August 09, 2013
Love at this time comes in the form of beautiful memories. I have so many with Grandpa Marsh, I could fill a book. He taught me how to plant potatoes, cook pancakes, and live life to the absolute fullest. A smile, joke, and a story from a younger, more adventurous Jack, are my favorite past times... The whole family is inspired by the love of Jack and June... May Grandpa's lessons live on in us!
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/greenbaypressgazette/guestbook.aspx?n=jack-marsh&pid=166334570&page=2#sthash.8E0INt7P.dpuf
August 12, 2013
Dear Mrs. Marsh, Tom, Dale, Curt, John, Hali and Carey... So many years have passed since you were our neighbors but I still remember Mr. Marsh very well. He was a kind and funny man who always made us neighbor kids laugh. You were so blessed to have him in your life! So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all, Mary Chris (Jobelius) Herzog
~
Mary Chris Herzog,
Suamico, Wisconsin

August 12, 2013
To the Marsh Family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Jack was a wonderful and caring person. I will always remember him and June walked in the mornings in Pulaski. I drove school bus and he always waved at me and gave me a great big smile. He will be sadly missed.
~
Tom & Debbie Wolf,
Bondule, Wisconsin

August 10, 2013
I will always remember Jack when he came in to the Pulaski Coop to have work done in the service station and to visit with all the employees. He was a kind and thoughtful man. Also all of his children and grandkids I met
through him were the best. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
~
Joyce Winkler,
Gillett

August 10, 2013
so sorry to hear of jacks passing,when I work at the nursing home and he came into the dinning room,i would hurry and wait on him,he was just so so nice,loved all r talks,,blessing with your family,,,,Shelby van eyck
~
shelby vaneyck,
seymour, Wisconsin

August 10, 2013
Dear June and family-Sorry about your loss-Jack was a very nice friendly man and he had a great sense of humor.
Deepest sympathy- Dwyn & Don Smits


August 09, 2013
Love at this time comes in the form of beautiful memories. I have so many with Grandpa Marsh, I could fill a book. He taught me how to plant potatoes, cook pancakes, and live life to the absolute fullest. A smile, joke, and a story from a younger, more adventurous Jack, are my favorite past times... The whole family is inspired by the love of Jack and June... May Grandpa's lessons live on in us!
~
Alyce Marsh,
Seymour, Wisconsin

Love at this time comes in the form of beautiful memories. I have so many with Grandpa Marsh, I could fill a book. He taught me how to plant potatoes, cook pancakes, and live life to the absolute fullest. A smile, joke, and a story from a younger, more adventurous Jack, are my favorite past times... The whole family is inspired by the love of Jack and June... May Grandpa's lessons live on in us!
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/greenbaypressgazette/guestbook.aspx?n=jack-marsh&pid=166334570&page=2#sthash.8E0INt7P.dpuf
August 09, 2013
Love at this time comes in the form of beautiful memories. I have so many with Grandpa Marsh, I could fill a book. He taught me how to plant potatoes, cook pancakes, and live life to the absolute fullest. A smile, joke, and a story from a younger, more adventurous Jack, are my favorite past times... The whole family is inspired by the love of Jack and June... May Grandpa's lessons live on in us!
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/greenbaypressgazette/guestbook.aspx?n=jack-marsh&pid=166334570&page=2#sthash.8E0INt7P.dpuf
August 09, 2013
Love at this time comes in the form of beautiful memories. I have so many with Grandpa Marsh, I could fill a book. He taught me how to plant potatoes, cook pancakes, and live life to the absolute fullest. A smile, joke, and a story from a younger, more adventurous Jack, are my favorite past times... The whole family is inspired by the love of Jack and June... May Grandpa's lessons live on in us!
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/greenbaypressgazette/guestbook.aspx?n=jack-marsh&pid=166334570&page=2#sthash.8E0INt7P.dpuf

Grandpa, you are a legend and a legacy we will all keep with us as we grow together with friends and family.  You have given us the example by which we strive to live our lives. Cheers until we meet again and take care of Buck up there, I'm sure he's in need of a fine mechanic.

 Wishing friendship, family and support to all those who read this blog... 
you keep the memories and the love alive.

May God Bless you always. 

 

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Buckskin Birthday Gift

Joel and Craig - Mano a Mano


For Joel's Birthday this past year we received a speedy delivery from Craig Whitney - a really unique gift that we are so grateful for.  It's a buckskin with heat pressed lettering and transferred photos from hunting camp.  Whitley is a staple up at camp, and we were so honored to receive such a gift.  The thought and planning it takes to craft something like this, makes it very special

Grandpa Marsh, Joel, Dad, and the whole hunting crew.

Jack J Marsh - Deer Season - Leader and Founder of Marsh Hunting Camp
The Marsh Men and Company
"Joel Buck"

Thank you again for this gift, we are honored to have such wonderful and thoughtful friends.  Grandpa Jack Marsh said, it is the friends you choose who show your true character - we are fortunate to have such great friends from generation to generation. 

Wishing you all a wonderful Fall, and upcoming hunting season. 

-The Marsh Family-

Monday, February 11, 2013

Camp Fence TV & Snowmobiling!

Bergs, Ben, and Chris putting up the TV!
A few men came up to Joel's cabin over Christmas to get in a few miles in on the snowmobiles and to help out with a few things around the camp.  One of those things was mounting the TV to the wall.  It's not really Joel's place until there is CMT or GAC playing every minute, of every day!

Uncle Buck Special at "Heh-hes!"
Getting some breakfast grub...

Thank you for your help boys!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Visitors: Jay & Perry


We were excited that Jay & Perry were able to make it up to see the progress that has been made to Joel's cabin.  It had been a while, so we took Joel's sleds out to celebrate.  Sabercat and the Cougar were ready to hit the trails.

Thank you for visiting!


Friday, February 1, 2013

Northern Beauty


There's something about Joel's cabin that is beyond comforting.   Down a block of northern Wisconsin country road, you can find woods, whitetail, wild turkeys, bison, cattle, family, friends, and dead ends.  I absolutely adore its location.  Here a few photos.

Enjoy.






A breath of fresh air.

Sunday, January 27, 2013