Formerly of New London, Marilyn Joyce (Retzlaff) Sawall, age 80, died on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Minnesota.
She was born on December 25, 1937 in Appleton. In 1977 Marilyn moved to Minnesota with her husband and children. Marilyn had a deep love for Christ Jesus and she was continually searching for ways to grow her faith. She has always had a special place in her heart for children and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed listening to music, singing, and dancing. She also loved to travel.
Marilyn is survived by her son Rick Sawall; daughter Vicki (Dale) Benson; grandson Kaleb (Cassie) Benson; great-granddaughter, Kendra; granddaughter Krystle (Shawn) Bloch; great-grandsons, Viktor and Thor; great-granddaughter Vivian; grandson Samuel (Tannah) Frawley; great-granddaughter Winnie; brothers and sisters: Gene Retzlaff, Carol Longworth; Janice (Ronald) Surprise; Betty Manley; Roger (Bubs) Retzlaff; Peggy (Dow) Miller; Sherry Fietzer; Debra (Jim) Olesen; Susan (Timothy) Bohr; Randy (Ingrid) Retzlaff and Gary Retzlaff, a brother-in-law David Waterstradt and a sister-in-law Maren Retzlaff. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Evelyn; daughter Jill, grandson Seth; two sisters, Sandra Retzlaff and Barbara Waterstradt, three brothers, Richard, Robert, and Billy Retzlaff; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Retzlaff, Cathy Retzlaff and brothers-in-law, Wendall Longworth and Lyle Fietzer; ex-husband Dale Sawall.
Funeral services for Marilyn were held on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church (129 S. Mason St), Appleton. Visitation was held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment is in the Appleton Highland Memorial Park. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com