1931
Marlys
2014
Marlys Giese
September 8, 1931 — September 15, 2014
Funeral services for Marlys Giese of Morris formerly of the Herman area will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Donnelly. Reverend Mary Dodgson will be officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran "Swan Lake" Cemetery.
Marlys Pauline Stock, daughter of Paul and Phoebe (Randin) Stock, was born September 8, 1931 in rural Kensington, Minnesota, where she was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Marlys attended and graduated from Hoffman High School in 1949. While in high school, she was Homecoming Queen and a cheerleader. She continued her education at Augsburg College and later graduated from St. Cloud State Teaching College. Following her schooling, Marlys taught 2nd grade for one year in Hinckley, MN, before moving to Morris and teaching grade school for one year. On June 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to Wallace Giese at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Following their marriage, Marlys became a full time mother, homemaker and partner in the farming operation with Wally. From 1953 to 1958, the couple lived and worked on the family farm in Rendsville Township, before purchasing their own farm in Macsville Township in Grant County, where they continued to live and farm. In 1990, they built a new home on lower Pomme de Terre Lake. They lived on the farm during the growing season and at the lake during the winter months, until their son Brad moved home to the family farm in 1993. Marlys continued to enjoy being at the farm with Wally even after she started showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in 2009. For four years, Wally did an excellent job caring for Marlys with the help of their children and grandchildren. In 2013, the family met Juana Garcia, who became the fulltime caregiver to Marlys (and Wally). Marlys moved to Peaceful Bliss Assisted Living Alzheimer's Wing in Alexandria, MN, In May of 2014, where she continued to live until the time of her death.
Marlys was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Donnelly, where she taught Sunday school, was a member of the Ladies Aide and youth group advisor. She also belonged to the Homemakers Club and was a 4-H leader. Marlys enjoyed her flower and vegetable garden, canning, baking, especially apple pie, fishing, dancing with Wally, sewing and quilting, which she made denim quilts for each grandchild's graduation. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Marlys died on Monday, September 15, 2014, surrounded by family at Peaceful Bliss Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN. She lived to reach the age of 83 years.
She is survived by her husband: Wally Giese of Morris; five children: Karen (Richard) Derby of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Karla (Randy) Schmiesing of Chokio, Kellie (Jim) Sperle of Napoleon, ND, Janelle (Tim) Vipond of Wendell and Brad (Kristi) Giese of Donnelly; 13 grandchildren: Shawn Derby, Patrick (Michelle) Derby, Justin Schmiesing, Brittney (Jesse) Boe, Luke Schmiesing, Grant Ellison, Michael Ellison, Kecia Ellison, Hailey Sperle, Kendra (Erik) Weiss, Katelyn Vipond (fiancé: Nate Schmitz), Zachary Giese and Kourtney Giese; five great-grandchildren: Kaiden Derby, Charissa and Kienna Derby, Audrina Boe and Lennon Weiss; three sisters-in-law: Gladys Birch of Fargo, ND, Arlene Stock of Hoffman and Muriel Stock of Plymouth; and one brother-in-law: Harold (Helen) Giese of Robinsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Elroy, Loren and Raymer Stock and two brothers-in-law: Don (Evelyn) Giese and Chester Birch.
Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Marlys Pauline Stock, daughter of Paul and Phoebe (Randin) Stock, was born September 8, 1931 in rural Kensington, Minnesota, where she was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Marlys attended and graduated from Hoffman High School in 1949. While in high school, she was Homecoming Queen and a cheerleader. She continued her education at Augsburg College and later graduated from St. Cloud State Teaching College. Following her schooling, Marlys taught 2nd grade for one year in Hinckley, MN, before moving to Morris and teaching grade school for one year. On June 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to Wallace Giese at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Following their marriage, Marlys became a full time mother, homemaker and partner in the farming operation with Wally. From 1953 to 1958, the couple lived and worked on the family farm in Rendsville Township, before purchasing their own farm in Macsville Township in Grant County, where they continued to live and farm. In 1990, they built a new home on lower Pomme de Terre Lake. They lived on the farm during the growing season and at the lake during the winter months, until their son Brad moved home to the family farm in 1993. Marlys continued to enjoy being at the farm with Wally even after she started showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in 2009. For four years, Wally did an excellent job caring for Marlys with the help of their children and grandchildren. In 2013, the family met Juana Garcia, who became the fulltime caregiver to Marlys (and Wally). Marlys moved to Peaceful Bliss Assisted Living Alzheimer's Wing in Alexandria, MN, In May of 2014, where she continued to live until the time of her death.
Marlys was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Donnelly, where she taught Sunday school, was a member of the Ladies Aide and youth group advisor. She also belonged to the Homemakers Club and was a 4-H leader. Marlys enjoyed her flower and vegetable garden, canning, baking, especially apple pie, fishing, dancing with Wally, sewing and quilting, which she made denim quilts for each grandchild's graduation. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Marlys died on Monday, September 15, 2014, surrounded by family at Peaceful Bliss Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN. She lived to reach the age of 83 years.
She is survived by her husband: Wally Giese of Morris; five children: Karen (Richard) Derby of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Karla (Randy) Schmiesing of Chokio, Kellie (Jim) Sperle of Napoleon, ND, Janelle (Tim) Vipond of Wendell and Brad (Kristi) Giese of Donnelly; 13 grandchildren: Shawn Derby, Patrick (Michelle) Derby, Justin Schmiesing, Brittney (Jesse) Boe, Luke Schmiesing, Grant Ellison, Michael Ellison, Kecia Ellison, Hailey Sperle, Kendra (Erik) Weiss, Katelyn Vipond (fiancé: Nate Schmitz), Zachary Giese and Kourtney Giese; five great-grandchildren: Kaiden Derby, Charissa and Kienna Derby, Audrina Boe and Lennon Weiss; three sisters-in-law: Gladys Birch of Fargo, ND, Arlene Stock of Hoffman and Muriel Stock of Plymouth; and one brother-in-law: Harold (Helen) Giese of Robinsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Elroy, Loren and Raymer Stock and two brothers-in-law: Don (Evelyn) Giese and Chester Birch.
Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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