Marian B. Drier age 78 of Eau Claire, formerly of Eau Galle, died peacefully on Sunday March 13, 2016 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, surrounded by her family.

Marian was born November 27, 1937 in the Township of Lima, Pepin County, rural Durand.  She was the daughter of Melvin and Lucy (Weiss) Chilson and grew up in the Lima community.  Marian graduated from Sacred Heart High School at Lima.  Shortly after high school she married Lyle Drier October 21^st 1958 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima, rural Durand.  After marriage they made their home in the Eau Galle area and raised their family.  They later moved to the Durand area.  After the death of her husband in 1999, Marian moved to Eau Claire to be closer to her family.

Marian enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, playing cards with family and friends.  She belonged and was active with the Red Hats Society in Durand, and was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Marian is survived by her children, Charlie (Sheila) of Durand, Kathy (Robert) Mayer of Chippewa Falls, Karen (John) Ness of Eau Claire, Ken (Wanda) of Ellsworth, Julie (David) Dohms of Eau Claire, Sue (Fred) Loken of Cedarburg; 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy (Cyril) Weisenbeck of Durand, two brothers, Ken (Lili) Chilson and Bernard (Sue) Chilson, both of Eau Claire, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lyle, her parents, and a son-in-law, Christopher Slowiak.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday March 19, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand with Rev. Paul Bosco officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand with a family lead rosary service at 3:30 PM, and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

The family would like to thank the staff at Dove Health Care West and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care that was given to Marian.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Robin Knopp March 24, 2016, at 3:51pm

   Julie, Heaven has another angel. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay close with family and friends during this difficult time. Robin

2. alicia soto March 18, 2016, at 5:20pm

   The short time that I knew Marian while caring for her at Dove I learned what a wonderful woman she was. She was such a caring sweet person. She will forever be in my heart and will be missed. Rest in peace Marian.

3. Dennis J. Forster March 17, 2016, at 4:07pm

   So sorry to hear of Marian's passing. We were classmates at Lima with the class of 1956. In addition to being classmates for twelve years at Lima, we shared rides on the early bus for many of those years. The passing of classmates, which share a special bond, makes me very sad.

4. Carolyn Johnson March 16, 2016, at 7:21pm

   Sheila, So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and you family.
   Carolyn

5. Dick Bates March 16, 2016, at 6:02pm

   Family of Marian Drier:
   You have my sympathy on your loss. I will remember Marian and her family in my prayers

   Dick Bates

6. Sharon and Richard Young March 16, 2016, at 5:40pm

   Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and family for the loss of your mother. Also, deepest sympathy to Ken and Bernie for the loss of your sister. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

7. Dave and Kris Polzer March 16, 2016, at 1:26pm

   Sending our sympathy to Marian's family.

8. Judi and Paul nielsen March 16, 2016, at 6:01am

   Our deep est sympathy.

9. diane tolle March 16, 2016, at 4:55am

   Kathy and family, So sorry for the loss of your Mom . Your Mom was such a nice lady , and a Great neighbor !! Thoughts and Prayers are with you !! Diane

10. Monique, Scott and Treigh March 15, 2016, at 8:28pm

    So sorry for your loss. Very fond memories of your Mom. Thinking of all of you at this time and we will see you on Saturday.

11. Karla Clare March 15, 2016, at 7:56pm

    So sorry for your loss Kenny & Wanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

12. Paula and Joel Dorn March 15, 2016, at 12:38pm

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    Joel and Paula

13. carol schlosser March 15, 2016, at 9:14am

    sorry for your loss

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