- Marlene Magoon, Appleton, age 72, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Appleton Medical Center after a short illness. Marlene was born in Appleton on April 13, 1937, to the late Edward and Marie (Williams) Rammer. In December of 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Roger Magoon, and they enjoyed 44 wonderful years together. In addition to her full-time job as wife and mother, Marlene assisted Roger in running their business, Magoon, Ltd., for many years. She is past president of the Women's General Auxiliary for Crippled Children's Hospital, past member of the United Methodist Women, and was involved with the Girl Scouts of America for many years. She was a member of the Appleton Medical Center Auxiliary, the White Shrine, and the Eastern Star. Marlene was a talented flower arranger, working for a time with Charles The Florist, and had a passion for needlework. She especially enjoyed making Christmas stockings for her family.
She is survived by her husband Roger, Appleton; two daughters: Katherine (Tina Tonn) Rehfeldt, Appleton; J. Keri Kleinhuizen, Appleton; son Kurt (Kristi) Magoon, Menomonee Falls; five grandchildren: Norah Foat, Brittany (Bryan) Jones, Charlie Rehfeldt, A. J. Magoon, and Erin Magoon; three great-grandchildren: Ember Foat, Brook Jones, and Abby Jones; a sister Eve (Vern) Verkuilen, Bloomer; and two sisters-in-law: Sharon Rammer, Appleton, and Helen (Kenneth) McLellan, Appleton. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Edward and Robert, and a sister Char Faas.
A Funeral Service will take place following the Eastern Star Service at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 12 at First United Methodist Church, 325 E. Franklin St., Appleton, with the Rev. Doyle Blanton officiating. Friends may visit at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday and directly at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Brettschneider
Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton 920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
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1937 - 2009 (72 years)
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