Marlene Idelle Morrissey was born to Leon & Mildred (Olson) Wilhelm October 18, 1931 in Centerville, Wisconsin. She grew up and raised her family in Amery, Wisconsin.
On August 9, 1949 she was united in marriage to Raymond Peterson and 4 children were born.
On January 22, 1981 she married Frank Morrissey. In July of 2010 they moved into Oak Brook Apartments where she passed away peacefully with family by her side.
Marlene had worked at local Amery restaurants, Amery Hospital and Fabri-Tek. After she retired, she enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren which included many trips to Florida and California. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and attending local church dinners, volunteering at the Senior Center, participating in birthday clubs, helping family with their gardening, planning family events, cooking, watching cooking and old game shows. She enjoyed daily visits to Golden Age Manor where Frank resided for the past 4 years. Her favorite pastime in her later years was hardanger embroidery. She shared her beautiful work with family and friends.
Left to cherish many memories is her children: Mike Wilhelm, Nila (Rory) Smith, Barry (Penny) Peterson, and Connie (Bob) Adams.
Grand children: Trisha Strickland, Melissa (Jeff) Olin, Cheri Greer, Teresa Becker, Jamie Lindblad, Bobby (Cami Ajer) Adams; 11 great grand and 3 great- great grandchildren.
Sister: Delores Holland, brother: Arvid Wilhelm as well as other relatives and friends.
Stepchildren: Sue (Harvey) Wyss , Bonnie (John) Omer , Cindy (Joe) Castellano. Several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and step great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Mildred Wilhelm, Raymond Peterson, Frank Morrissey, brother Verlyn Wilhelm, brother Lyle Wilhelm, sister Laurel Burleigh, daughter Carol Kehl, and step-son Michael Morrissey.
Private family services will be held at the Williamson ~ White Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Barry Schaefer officiating. Interment will take place at the Amery Cemetery.