Marilynn Auman

Marilynn G. Auman, 74, Willard, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A celebration of life for Marilynn will be held at a later date.

Marilynn Gail Jackson was born on Oct. 26, 1949, in Neillsville, the daughter of Robert G. and Genevieve W. (Hansen) Jackson. She was raised and received her education in the Greenwood area, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1968. During high school, Marilynn worked as an intern for Clark Electric Cooperative in Greenwood, and continued working there after graduation. She was united in marriage to Jerold “Jerry” Auman on Oct. 14, 1972, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood. In the mid-1980s, Marilynn purchased the root beer stand in Greenwood, which she operated until 1992. She then went to work at Weather Shield Manufacturing in Greenwood on day one of the plant’s opening, until its closing in 2010.

She had many interests, but especially enjoyed cooking, baking and making wedding cakes.

Marilynn will be dearly missed by her husband, Jerry, of Willard; one brother, Wayne (Donna) Jackson of Loyal; one sister, Eula Franz of Elk Mound; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Yvonne (Roger) Kirn. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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