Marlene R. Richardson, age 72, a resident of Oakland Township, died August 1, 2010.
Marlene was born on March 27, 1938, in Barron, Wis., to Raymond and Iras Berg. She married Richard on Sept. 7, 1956, in Barron. Marlene was the head cook at the Hillside Elementary School for over 20 years.
Marlene was a member of the "Ideal Gang" and took part in the Relay for Life. She was a member of a card club, and was on a pool league. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, playing horseshoes and going to garage sales. She loved to travel and loved having people around for cooking potlucks and trying new recipes.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on Dec. 16, 2005, and her parents.
Marlene is survived by her children, Robin Asfeld of Lino Lakes, Minn., and Tom (Mary) Richardson of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; her grandchildren, Shannon, Emily and Lewis, and great-grandchild, Hailey; brother, Verlyn Berg of Dallas, Texas; sister, JaLayne Lindberg of Mahtomedi, Minn.; her beloved dog Foxie; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Interment followed at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Casketbearers were Howard Krueger, Chuck Houman, Bob Casey, Art Bliven, Fritz Martin and Boyd Silberg.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
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