In Memory of Lt. Frank Marsee

The darkened skies that yield intermitted sleet and rain reflected the solemn occasion on January 2, 2009 in Chesterfield County,Virginia when retired Lt. Frank Marsee of Chesterfield Fire and EMS was laid to rest, after his untimely death on December 27, 2008. Over a 1,000 plus people attended the service.

Speakers included Reverend Rick Bucher (Chesterfield Fire Dept Division Commander) and Reverend Jason Elmore (Chesterfield Fire Dept Lt.). Amazing Grace was performed by Jim Burton. Marsee's sons addressed the attendees.

Chesterfield County Police and Motorist Assistance provided traffic control.

After the service a meal was served at the church for the attendees.

Amelia, Colonial-Heights, Henrico and Richmond assisted Chesterfield with station coverage so department members could attend the service. Chesterfield volunteers also assisted with fill-ins.

He was the son of the late Frank D. Marsee Sr. and Charlotte Lucille Brown Marsee.He grew up in Colonial Heights, Va. and graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1972. He was married to his wife Sue for 35 years and was a devoted father to two sons, Paul and Sam. Marsee began his career as a firefighter at age 19. He first served in the Petersburg Fire Department, which began a long career in the fire service. Marsee worked for eight years for Petersburg before leaving and being hired by the Chesterfield Fire Department. There he spent 24 years. He was the department's first Tactical Safety Officer (TSO). Frank was president of the Matoaca Athletic Association. He coached the first Matoaca Youth Wrestling Team. He was the president of the Matoaca High School Boosters Club.

Marsee was a member of IAFF Local 2803.

A son, Paul Marsee is also a firefighter currently serving with Chesterfield Fire and EMS.

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