Marion (Anderson) Rymkus

Marion Luella Rymkus, 87, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Marion was born on July 3, 1928 in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Inez and Matthew Anderson.

Marion graduated from Balsam Lake High School in 1945 and then attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Superior in 1949.  She received her Master’s Degree in June of 1962 from Central Michigan University.  Marion married Alex Rymkus on May 12, 1962 in Crystal Falls, Michigan.

Marion taught math in Green Bay, Wisconsin for many years and retired in 1986 and then returned to Balsam Lake where she enjoyed her retirement years.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, and a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 278 of Balsam Lake.  Marion’s passion was playing Bridge with her card playing friends.

Marion leaves to celebrate her memory: sister-in-law, Phyllis Hoen of Balsam Lake, WI; nephews, Keith (Terry) Anderson, Balsam Lake, WI; Kent Anderson, Carson City, NV; niece, Denise (Brad) Williamson, Balsam Lake, WI; great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and other loving family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alex on February 8, 1983, brother, Marvin Anderson, half brother, Thomas McDonald, nephew, Kim Anderson and nephew, Patrick McDonald.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake.  Marion's family will greet visitors at the church beginning at 3:00 P.M. until the time of the service.

Memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.