Marlis Ann Ziegler

Marlis Ann (Fahrlander) Ziegler was born on January 23,1940, to Henry and Anna (Menholt) in Ada MN. She passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family.

Marlis was confirmed by Rev. Hanneman in June of 1959. She was united in marriage to William Ziegler November 7, 1959, in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Moorhead, MN.

Marlis attended school in St. Josephs, St Francis de Sales in Moorhead, Fargo Shanley, and graduated from Moorhead Senior High in 1958. She was a member of LWML in Christ Lutheran Church of Georgetown, MN, and also taught Sunday School and VBS. She later became a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Moorhead when Christ Lutheran in Georgetown closed. She was an active member of the Georgetown Homemakers group, the Georgetown Gardenaires and the Moorhead Healthcare Center Auxiliary for many years. Marlis was active with the Independent Republicans of Clay County, once serving as chairwoman. She was instrumental in starting a senior meal program for the Georgetown Community Center and was a member of the 11th District Horticulture Society. She entered many flower and garden shows over the years and won numerous awards for her effort. Marlis was also a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries in Moorhead.

After 25 years of working on the family farm, Marlis sought employment in town and was named Executive Director of Heritage Villa Retirement Apartments from 1986-1999. During this time, she was an ambassador with the Moorhead Chamber of Commerce. She completed her working career in the sales department with AmeriPride in Fargo from 2001-2014.

During her retirement years, Marlis volunteered at church with the quilting group, LWML, local nursing homes and VA Hospital. She served on the Scholarship Foundation at MN Community & Technical College. She also wrote recipes for the FM Extra for many years.

The Ziegler farm had an open-door policy, whether a place to stay, a meal, or just someone to talk to. Many young people called the farm their home, some for weeks and some for months at a time.

While living on the farm she enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, canning, baking and cooking for her family and hired men.

Once Marlis met someone, she could connect them to someone she knew.

Marlis is survived by her four children, Carl (Lori), Moorhead, MN; Andrea (Ture) Peterson, Williston, ND, Jennifer (Mike) Dahnke Moorhead, MN, Paul (Raeleen) Springfield, MO; nine grandchildren, Kristi (Mike) Eslinger, Cooperstown, ND, Erica (Spencer) Hilde, Moorhead, Kylie Cook (Scott Sheldon), Moorhead, Alison (Alex) Kitchens, Williston, ND, Kari Morton (Matt Myrold), Moorhead, Brad Ziegler, West Fargo, ND, Victoria Ziegler (Alan Hromatko), Westminster, CO, Anna (Braden) Henningsgard, Thompson, ND, Lukas Ziegler, Fort Hood, TX; four great grandchildren, Jack and Maleigh Cook, Audrey and Lauren Eslinger; sisters, Jane (Gene) Determan, Lois (Conrad) Krabbenhoft, Moorhead; brother -in-law, Kenneth “Buz” (Lois) Ziegler, Georgetown, MN; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Ziegler, Surprise, AZ; step-grandchildren, Jed (Meghan) Dahnke, Bobbi (Beau) Tweten, Shawna Dahnke; step-great grandchildren, Maiah Sheldon, Wyatt, Piper, Landon, and Broden Dahnke, Kaeli, Elise and Wesley Tweten; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, William; parents; and sister, Mavis Jones; mother-in-law, Veryle Ziegler; brothers-in-law, Lloyd, Robert and David Ziegler; sisters-in-law, Linda Ziegler and Lorriane Finney.

Visitation will be Monday, June 27, 2022 from 5pm-7pm with a 6:30pm Prayer Service in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. Memorial Service for Marlis will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11am in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Moorhead. Interment will be in Wild Rose Cemetery, Georgetown, MN.

Arrangements entrusted to Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service, Moorhead, MN. Memories may be shared online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com