Marlene's primary calling in life was her family. She was a "stay at home mom" until all four of her children graduated from college at which time she confided, "I feel my life has been fulfilled". Since then, her attention expanded to include her twelve grandchildren. One thought she often shared was that when looking at her children, she got a glimpse to how God feels when looking upon His creation.
 
Marlene moved to Eau Claire, WI with her family in 1972 and loved being a member of several Eau Claire "Communities" including Trinity Lutheran Church, PEO, Library Book Group, the Walkers, the Stitchers, Bridge Clubs and several other non-profit organizations including the Eau Claire Community Foundation. In many of the groups she was known as the "Cake Lady" and especially enjoyed making birthday cakes for members of her family and friends.
 
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Friends will have an additional opportunity to meet with the family between 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, and again, one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
 
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, to consider a memorial on behalf of Marlene to one of the following organizations: Single Parents Scholarship Fund (UWEC), Women's Fund (Eau Claire Community Foundation), Philanthropy Fund (PEO Chapter BE of Eau Claire), Dr. W.A. & Nora Jensen Scholarship Fund (Community Foundation of Portage County), Endowment Trust Fund (Trinity Lutheran Church), or a non-profit organization of your choice.
 
Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com. 
 
Fuller-Speckien- Hulke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.