Rickert, Marilyn Jean

1932 - 2017  (84 years)    Has 56 ancestors and 3 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Rickert, Marilyn Jean
  Born	9 Sep 1932
  Gender	Female
  Died	22 May 2017	Houghton, Houghton, Michigan, USA
  Obituary	26 May 2017
  APC
  Marilyn J. Bowers, 84, a resident of Keweenaw Bay, MI, passed away Monday evening, May 22, 2017 in Houghton, MI. She was born in Appleton, WI on September 9, 1932, to Eugene and Berniece (Hooyman) Rickert. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School Class of 1949. On February 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to John A. Bowers at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, WI. John passed away June 24, 2016, and is greatly missed. Marilyn was a courageous wife of a career military officer during the trying times of the Cold War, Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era. She was an exemplary military wife never knowing when and where her husband was to be deployed. Marilyn followed her husband domestically and abroad, lovingly caring for John and the children. She loved her country and was proud to be an American. After John retired, they settled in the Marinette, WI area. Marilyn started her career as the quintessential Estee Lauder Consultant at H.C Pranges/Younkers in Marinette and was well known for over 30 years. She moved to Keweenaw Bay, MI in 2016 to be close to family after losing John. Marilyn loved bird watching, gardening and knitting. She was a member of American Legion Post #146 in Menominee, MI and the Red Hat Society in L'Anse, MI. She is survived by her children, daughter, Cheryl (Fritz) Harris, Green Bay, WI; son, Steven (Jane) Bowers, Westerville, OH; and daughter, Michelle (Curtis) Sutherland, Keweenaw Bay, MI. Grandchildren, Frederick (Tara) Harris and their children Lily, Sebastian and William, Chicago, IL; Elinor (Shane) Breitenbach and their children Collin, Leland, Henry and Emmet, Cecil, WI; Andrew (Courtney) Bowers and their daughter Ryleigh, Carrollton, TX; Alex Bowers, Westerville, OH; and Anna Sutherland, Keweenaw Bay, MI. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Susan and Tom Harris, Escanaba, MI; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; infant children, Michael, Debra and Joseph; parents, Eugene and Berniece Rickert; a sister Geraldine Woeckner; and brother, John E. Rickert. Visitation will be held at Jacobson Funeral Home, L'Anse, MI on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Funeral mass to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L'Anse, MI at 12:30 p.m. with Fr. Corey officiating. Fellowship and lunch immediately following at the church. A private burial will take place at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, WI. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Omega House in Houghton, MI in Marilyn's name. The Omega House provided Marilyn compassionate end of life care. (2211 Maureen Lane, Houghton, MI 49931) Recipe for an Army Wife 1 ¼ Cup Patience 1 Tsp. Courage 1 lb. Adaptability 1 ¼ Cup Tolerance Dash of Adventure Splash of Humor Combine above ingredients, add 2 tablespoons of elbow grease, let sit for one year alone. Marinate frequently with salty tears. Sprinkle ever so slightly with money. Knead dough until payday. Season with international spices. Bake for 20 years or until done. Serve with PRIDE!!! Friends may sign Marilyn's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 26, 2017
  Person ID	I78568	1FamilyTree | JulieGonnering112641
  Last Modified	26 May 2017

  
  

  Father	Rickert, Eugene H.,   b. 11 Aug 1909, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Nov 1968, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 59 years)
  Mother	Hooyman, Bernice Theodora,   b. 18 Apr 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Dec 1980, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 70 years)
  Family ID	F19459	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bowers, John Allen,   b. 20 Nov 1928,   d. 24 Jun 2016, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Married	3 Feb 1951	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Bowers, Michael Eugene,   b. 15 Apr 1952, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA ,   d. 16 Apr 1952, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA  (Age 0 years)   2. Bowers, Debra Jean,   b. 13 Apr 1953, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 13 Apr 1953, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 0 years)   3. Bowers, Joseph,   b. 3 Jun 1963, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 3 Jun 1963, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 0 years)
  Last Modified	28 Jun 2016
  Family ID	F27923	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Married - 3 Feb 1951 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 22 May 2017 - Houghton, Houghton, Michigan, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Bowers, Marilyn (Maiden Name: Rickert)