Marlys M Wheeler
Marlys Maxine Wheeler, age 70, of Elmwood died Friday, May 21, 2010 United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Marlys was born on February 3, 1940 in River Falls. She was the daughter of William and Helen (Gunderson) Slocum. Marlys grew up in the Elmwood area and graduated from Spring Valley High School. Marlys married Roger Wheeler on July 26, 1958 in Spring Valley. Marlys worked various jobs over the years, Ottman’s Grocery and Sailer’s Meat Market, both in Elmwood and for 30 years she worked Rivera Kitchens in Red Wing, MN. She retired in October of 2003 when she was medically unable to work.
Marlys enjoyed woodworking, working on puzzles and spending time outside. Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends.
Marlys is survived by her husband of 51 years, Roger, two sons, Dale of Elmwood and Mark of Hudson, one daughter Becky (Gary) Anderson, two grandchildren, Christopher (Erin) Anderson and Nicole (Jeremy) Hannack of Spring Valley, two great grandchildren, Parker Hannack and Ella Anderson, her mother, Helen Slocum of Spring Valley, one brother, Jerry (Jackie) Slocum of Ellsworth, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, William Slocum and a nephew, Kevin Slocum.