Marilyn (Hemb) Hanke, age 81, of Kiel, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, April 11, 2022.  Marilyn left this world to be with Karl, the love of her life and best friend.  Marilyn passed away due to a cardiac event.

Mom had been battling cancer for the past 9 months, however, she had been making progress and was looking forward to making memories.  She was hoping to have more time to travel with family and friends.

Marilyn was born on July 9 ^th , 1940.  Daughter to the late Roland and Leora (Sohn) Hemb.  She was raised in School Hill.

Mom was a 1958 graduate of Kiel High School.

On October 10,1959 Mom & Dad were married at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Louis Corners.  Mom and Dad were blessed with three daughters raising them in Kiel.  He preceded her in death on February 24, 2009.  Marilyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.

Mom worked at Lake to Lake for over 35 years. She happily retired in 2002 so that she and Karl could enjoy their place on Kelly Lake.  They had great times at the lake.  Mom enjoyed campfires and long pontoon rides with family and friends.  The best times were when her daughters and their families would visit.

After dad's passing in 2009, mom moved to the Kristel Heights Condos where she had so many wonderful friends. She loved her condo and the friends around her. Many great memories were made.

In the earlier years mom and dad enjoyed playing cards, dancing and bowling. In recent years, she looked forward to playing Dominoes, Bingo and cards with friends. Mom was a sports enthusiast, particularly of Packer and Badger football.

Mom was so proud of her daughters and their families.

Her granddaughters were her light, she loved spending time with Gabby, Karly and McKenzie.  She was so proud of the women they have become and their accomplishments.

Marilyn is survived by: Daughters Cindy (Kevin) Gorr of rural Kiel, Lisa (Don) Reichardt of Hartland and Patti (Scott Thoe) Hanke of Appleton.  Granddaughters, Gabby and McKenzie Reichardt and Karly and Amanda Thoe. Her brother Jack (Debbie) Hemb of Madison and her nephew Brent Hemb (Samantha) and her granddogs, Lacy and Gypsy.

Preceded in death by her husband Karl, her parents Roland and Leora Hemb, and her sister Shirley Higgins.

Funeral Services for Marilyn will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel (387 Cemetery Rd, Kiel) with Rev. Brett Naumann officiating.  She will be laid to rest next to Karl at Kiel City Cemetery following the service.

The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Tuesday from 9:00AM until 10:45AM when a brief family prayer will be held.

Thank You to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center – Dr. Nicholas Gustafson, Amy Spindler and all the staff that cared for her. Also, thank you to the wonderful aides and nurses at the Rocky Knoll Rehabilitation Center.  Special Thank You to Kim Fifrick for all her compassion during mom's final hours.

Mom, you will truly be missed.  Love you more, Cindy, Lisa, Patti.