Marlys Marie Amacker, age 85, went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2019 at her home with family by her side.
Marlys was born on May 20, 1933, in Ellsworth, WI, to parents, Lorain Leonard and Shirley (Baker). She was united in marriage to Orven Amacker on September 2, 1950. Marlys loved spending time with family and friends she also enjoyed antiquing, garage sales and word searches. She was a wonderful cook and loved to clean.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Duane (Duke) Leonard; sister, Judy Monette.
Marlys will remain in the hearts of her loving husband, Orven Amacker; daughters, Pam (Dianne) Amacker of Siren, WI, and Dawn (David) Schulte of Ellsworth, WI; son, Craig Amacker (Sandy) of Ellsworth, WI; 6 grandchildren: Stacey (Jay) Nesseth, Jeremy Peterson, Brock (Shelley) Schulte, Danielle (Eric) Bierbrauer, Faith and Levi Goplin; 8 great-grandchildren: Tiffany and Zachary Riester, Brett Schulte, Grace and Graham Bierbrauer, Brianne, Cheyenne and Brecken Peterson; 2 great-great grandchildren, Brea and Bradley; and many nieces and nephews and good friends.
She will remain in our hearts forever.
A Celebration of life will be held June 1, 2019 from 1pm – 4pm at the American Legion in Ellsworth, WI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com