Marlis was a dental hygienist for many years. She enjoyed doing crafts, painting, sewing, and especially spending time with her family.
Family members include her husband, Dale; daughter Alexandra Himmel; son David (Cait) Himmel; granddaughters Maeve and Leah Himmel; step-daughters Julie Prokop and Kristi (Michael) Leth; step-grandchildren Jorgen, Mia, Nesaa, and Beckett Hansen, Jackson and Bo Leth; and nieces.
Preceded in death by her parents and brother Reiner.
Memorial service: 11:00 am Saturday, January 25, 2025, Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive.
Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Alzheimer’s Association for Dementia Research.