Marlene Lauenstein
Marlene A. Lauenstein passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at the age of 85. Born and raised in Loyal, Marlene brought joy, laughter and love to those around her. Known for her fun-loving spirit, she cherished time spent with her family and embraced every moment with a zest for life. She had a special love for animals, especially her beloved cats, and an enduring passion for her children and grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.
Marlene was survived by her loving sister, Karen Fricke; her children, Scott (Laurie) Lauenstein, Tom (Wendy) Lauenstein, Susan Gilbert and Steven Lauenstein; and her cherished grandchildren, Brady, Logan and Brent Lauenstein, and Ethan and Connor Gilbert; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Alma Pieper; and her dear siblings, Delmar (Darlene) Pieper, Dolores (James) Helm, Beverly (Art) Olsen and Joyce (Larry) Rueth.
Marlene lived a full and vibrant life, and her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Her warmth, humor and devotion will be dearly missed.
Friends and family are invited to share their favorite photos and memories of Marlene on her memorial page at https://albums.memento.com/mlauenstein. To contribute, simply click the “Add Memory” button and follow the prompts to upload photos or share written remembrances. Your stories and images will help create a lasting tribute to Marlene’s legacy.
A celebration of life for Marlene will be planned at a future date, with details to follow. Her family invites all who knew her to join in honoring her memory and sharing in the joy she brought to so many.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Marlene’s memory to a charity close to her heart. Please consider a donation to MAPS – Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, https://www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/donate.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day... unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” – Anonymous
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