Marilyn A. Wedwick, age 78, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born in Viroqua on May 3, 1942, to the late Alvin and Myrtle (Olson) Gardner. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1960.
Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Viroqua Schools and then as a legal secretary at Gulbrandsen-Fortney Law Office until her retirement. She married Raymond Wedwick on October 26, 1963.
She loved Bluegrass music and was a member of the Viroqua Bluegrass and Gospel Music Association. Marilyn was a lifelong and very active member of Franklin Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle. She was very well known for her listening skills, good advice, faith, cooking and baking.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years Raymond Wedwick; two children: Kristi (Craig) Fortun and Corey (Jana) Wedwick; seven grandchildren: Alicia (Mike Beerkircher) Oliver, Keegan Wedwick, Brandon Wedwick, Emily Fortun, Andrew Wedwick, Steven Wedwick, and Dylan Wedwick; her brother Al Gardner Jr.; sister-in-law and special friend Susie Wedwick, brother-in-law Maynard (Maryann) Wedwick.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law Lois Wedwick; her father-in-law Peter Wedwick; her brother Kelly Gardner; and her son Mark Wedwick.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 25 at the Viroqua Cemetery with lunch following at Craig and Kristi Fortun's house (E7263 Oak Knoll DR, Viroqua – there is plenty of room, all are welcome). A visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street in Viroqua.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franklin Lutheran Church or Vernon Memorial Hospice.
Marilyn's family would like to extend a special thank you to Vernon Memorial Hospice for allowing their mom to be at home in her final days. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Deborah Prior and nurse Kari for the care and support they have always provided.
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Marilyn's family.
Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Viroqua Schools and then as a legal secretary at Gulbrandsen-Fortney Law Office until her retirement. She married Raymond Wedwick on October 26, 1963.
She loved Bluegrass music and was a member of the Viroqua Bluegrass and Gospel Music Association. Marilyn was a lifelong and very active member of Franklin Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle. She was very well known for her listening skills, good advice, faith, cooking and baking.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years Raymond Wedwick; two children: Kristi (Craig) Fortun and Corey (Jana) Wedwick; seven grandchildren: Alicia (Mike Beerkircher) Oliver, Keegan Wedwick, Brandon Wedwick, Emily Fortun, Andrew Wedwick, Steven Wedwick, and Dylan Wedwick; her brother Al Gardner Jr.; sister-in-law and special friend Susie Wedwick, brother-in-law Maynard (Maryann) Wedwick.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law Lois Wedwick; her father-in-law Peter Wedwick; her brother Kelly Gardner; and her son Mark Wedwick.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 25 at the Viroqua Cemetery with lunch following at Craig and Kristi Fortun's house (E7263 Oak Knoll DR, Viroqua – there is plenty of room, all are welcome). A visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street in Viroqua.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franklin Lutheran Church or Vernon Memorial Hospice.
Marilyn's family would like to extend a special thank you to Vernon Memorial Hospice for allowing their mom to be at home in her final days. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Deborah Prior and nurse Kari for the care and support they have always provided.
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Marilyn's family.
Marilyn A. Wedwick, age 78, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born in Viroqua on May 3, 1942, to the late Alvin and Myrtle (Olson) Gardner. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1960.
Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Viroqua Schools and then as a legal secretary at Gulbrandsen-Fortney Law Office until her retirement. She married Raymond Wedwick on October 26, 1963.
She loved Bluegrass music and was a member of the Viroqua Bluegrass and Gospel Music Association. Marilyn was a lifelong and very active member of Franklin Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle. She was very well known for her listening skills, good advice, faith, cooking and baking.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years Raymond Wedwick; two children: Kristi (Craig) Fortun and Corey (Jana) Wedwick; seven grandchildren: Alicia (Mike Beerkircher) Oliver, Keegan Wedwick, Brandon Wedwick, Emily Fortun, Andrew Wedwick, Steven Wedwick, and Dylan Wedwick; her brother Al Gardner Jr.; sister-in-law and special friend Susie Wedwick, brother-in-law Maynard (Maryann) Wedwick.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law Lois Wedwick; her father-in-law Peter Wedwick; her brother Kelly Gardner; and her son Mark Wedwick.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 25 at the Viroqua Cemetery with lunch following at Craig and Kristi Fortun's house (E7263 Oak Knoll DR, Viroqua – there is plenty of room, all are welcome). A visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street in Viroqua.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franklin Lutheran Church or Vernon Memorial Hospice.
Marilyn's family would like to extend a special thank you to Vernon Memorial Hospice for allowing their mom to be at home in her final days. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Deborah Prior and nurse Kari for the care and support they have always provided.
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Marilyn's family.
Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Viroqua Schools and then as a legal secretary at Gulbrandsen-Fortney Law Office until her retirement. She married Raymond Wedwick on October 26, 1963.
She loved Bluegrass music and was a member of the Viroqua Bluegrass and Gospel Music Association. Marilyn was a lifelong and very active member of Franklin Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle. She was very well known for her listening skills, good advice, faith, cooking and baking.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years Raymond Wedwick; two children: Kristi (Craig) Fortun and Corey (Jana) Wedwick; seven grandchildren: Alicia (Mike Beerkircher) Oliver, Keegan Wedwick, Brandon Wedwick, Emily Fortun, Andrew Wedwick, Steven Wedwick, and Dylan Wedwick; her brother Al Gardner Jr.; sister-in-law and special friend Susie Wedwick, brother-in-law Maynard (Maryann) Wedwick.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law Lois Wedwick; her father-in-law Peter Wedwick; her brother Kelly Gardner; and her son Mark Wedwick.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 25 at the Viroqua Cemetery with lunch following at Craig and Kristi Fortun's house (E7263 Oak Knoll DR, Viroqua – there is plenty of room, all are welcome). A visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street in Viroqua.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franklin Lutheran Church or Vernon Memorial Hospice.
Marilyn's family would like to extend a special thank you to Vernon Memorial Hospice for allowing their mom to be at home in her final days. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Deborah Prior and nurse Kari for the care and support they have always provided.
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Marilyn's family.
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