Marlys Sylvia Eichmann

MARLYS S. EICHMANN

Marlys S. Eichmann, age 75, of Menomonie, WI went home to be with her Lord Sunday, March 01, 2009 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

The former Marlys Sylvia Mitlyng was born May 20, 1933 in Menomonie, WI to Axel and Martha (Arntson) Mitlyng. She attended Birthman elementary school in the Town of Lucas, Dunn Co., WI and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1951. Marlys then moved to Milwaukee and was employed at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., from 1951 to 1957.

Marlys married Clarence Eichmann on Sept. 1, 1956 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Four children were born to them, David, Douglas, Cheryl and Dale. They lived in Menomonee Falls, from 1960 to 1968 then moved to Menomonie on May 31, 1968. Marlys worked at Thorp Finance, Ben Franklin, and 22 years at Dunn County Electric Cooperative, retiring in 1995. After retiring, she did demo's part time at local stores, Don's, Leevers, K-Mart, Wal-Mart and Marketplace Foods.

Marlys was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie. She enjoyed camping, traveling with her husband in their motor home, taking photographs, and writing short stories about her experiences in life. Marlys was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed.

Marlys is survived by:
Her husband Clarence
Her children,
David Eichmann (Lisa Terzinski) of LaCrosse
Douglas Eichmann of Maple Grove, MN
Cheryl (Rick) Hintzman of Menomonie
Dale Eichmann of Menomonie
Granddaughters, Susie (Christian) Blaisdell, Amanda Eichmann and April Hintzman
Grandson, Michael Hintzman
Great-granddaughter, Kaylee Fisher
Sisters-in-law, Marie Schacht of Menomonee Falls and Martie Eichmann of Two Rivers
Brother-in-law, Art (Gloria) Eichmann of Geneva
Also survived by other relatives and friends

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at11:00 AM Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Pastor Geoff Scott officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Church Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Christ Lutheran Church of Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Menomonie is serving the family.

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