Marilyn L. Muench, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.
She was born November 11, 1948 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Osesek) Becker. Marilyn attended St. Paul Catholic School and then Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1967. On August 11, 1978 she married Ronald Muench at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Marilyn was employed at various local businesses included Community Adoption Center and First National Bank as a secretary and Nash Law Firm and Von Briesen Law Firm as a legal secretary.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 45 years: Ron Muench, Manitowoc; her son: Derek Muench (fiancée Alexis Hardin), Sheboygan; daughter and son-in-law: Lesley (Skyler) Teigen, Lake Elmo, MN; grandson: Huck Julian Teigen; niece: Jody LeGreve, Two Rivers; nephew: Tim (Chris) Lemberger, Manitowoc; her lifelong friend of 71 years: Beverly Badker, Manitowoc; special close relative: Brother Mike Kadow, Minneapolis, MN; and her cat Trixie “Nubbins”. Many cousins as well as other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister: Nancy Lemberger; niece: Laurie Lemberger; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bernard and Lydia Muench; and her longtime friend, Joyce Fogeltanz.
Marms or Marmie, as she was called by those closest to her, held her family near and dear to her heart. She was a mother, a daughter, a wife, a friend, a listener, a gardener, a giver and a lover. She was known as “Princess” to her loving husband of over 45 years and ‘Gamma” to her favorite grandson, “Jelly Bean”. She loved her Manitowoc community, was a devote Catholic, and proud of her Polish heritage. She loved music especially doo wop, polkas, and her all-time favorite, Elvis. It was rare that she ever missed an episode of her favorite soap opera, “Days of Our Lives”, or favorite sitcom, “I Love Lucy”. And, not a day went by where she didn’t say a prayer or the rosary.
Marilyn’s whole world was her “Wonnie, DR, Lulu, and Jelly Bean.” Family and friends will remember a truly special, one-of-a-kind woman that was humble, kind, caring, cheerful and fun.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Jason Blahnik. Following the service, a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Cremation will follow at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, and Marilyn will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family appreciates flowers to celebrate Marilyn’s life. Please also consider making a donation in her memory to the Lakeshore Humane Society by visiting www.lakeshorehumane.org. Marilyn adopted several cats over the years from the humane society and would appreciate your support.
Thank you to the medical staff at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers and Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay with a very special thank you to the kind, caring and compassionate staff in the Intensive Care Units.
