Marilyn H. (Meier) Erickson

Marilyn H. Erickson, 90, of Prentice, WI went to be with the Lord Jesus on December 2, 2023. 

Marilyn was born on April 12, 1933 in Spirit, WI to Roy and Helen (Risberg) Meier.  As a child, she enjoyed growing up on a farm, attending Liberty Elementary School, and playing with her siblings and many cousins.  Marilyn graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1951. She then attended Taylor County Normal School where she prepared to become a teacher and was a star basketball player.  Marilyn then taught for 4 years at one-room schools in Price County, three at Martin’s Mill and one year at East Highland. 

On September 1, 1956 Marilyn married Eugene Erickson at the Zion Lutheran Church in Spirit.  Her life was then dedicated to being a farmer’s wife, homemaker, and mother to six children.  Trusting and serving the Lord was Marilyn’s focus throughout her life. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Prentice for 65 years, serving in a variety of ministries.  Marilyn was a leader of the Happy Hoboes 4-H club for over 35 years.   Another way she served the community was as a “Meals on Wheels” driver for more than 20 years.  She was also a member of the Spirit Historical Society and the Liberty Bells Homemaker club.

Three words that describe Marilyn’s character are content, cheerful, and caring.  Even when dementia afflicted her mind the past few years, she rarely complained and encouraged others with her sense of humor and positive attitude.  Though she did not have a lot of material possessions, she realized that the loving relationships she enjoyed with her immediate family, extended family and many friends made her a truly wealthy woman.  She seemed to always have time for conversation with others and frequently used that time to encourage them in their Christian faith.

Marilyn is survived by her children: Dan (Nancy), of Chisholm MN; Randy (Kelly), Prentice; Loren (Cindy), Ogema; Tim, St. Paul, MN; Doug (Kaye), Prentice, and Ruth (Allen) Yard, Waterford, PA; and by 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  Other survivors include her sister, Marie (Marvin) Arneson, Prentice; and her brothers and sisters-in-law: LaVonne Meier, Phyllis Holubetz, David & Norma Erickson, John “Freddy” & Paula Erickson, Kathy Jensen and Marie Erickson; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene (in 1991), her parents, and her brothers, Ronald, Arne, Gene & Wes Meier; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Marie Meier, Claire Meier, Lillian Erickson, Robert Erickson, Richard Erickson, Don & Beatrice Brieske.

A memorial service for Marilyn will be held on Friday, December 29, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 757 Cherry Street, Prentice, WI.  Visitation will be an hour before the service.   Inurnment will be later at the Hillside Cemetery, Ogema, WI.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.

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