Marlene "Chris" Daskam, age 88, of Kiel, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Hospice Home of Hope of Fond du Lac.
Chris was born on July 2, 1932 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Florian and Violet (Luther) Christensen.  She graduated with the class of 1950 from Oshkosh High School.  On May 9, 1953, she married the love of her life William "Bill" Daskam at Immanuel Evangelical & Reform Church in Oshkosh.  Bill preceded her in death on September 8, 2020.  Before she was married Chris worked for American Optical, after marriage and relocating to Kiel Chris began working at the Kiel Public School District.  She was known as the librarian at both elementary schools.  Together with their son they owned The Egg & I restaurant in Madison.

Chris and Bill traveled extensively before and after retirement.  She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Church. They were members of the "Dirty Dogs" social group, which they enjoyed their time on Cedar Lake and many events.  She was also a member of the Kiel Study Group.  Chris was an aspiring author.  She loved to write about the true-life stories of her sons.  She fancied to have them published, her family will continue to work on fulfilling her dreams.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Steve & Ana Daskam; step grandchildren: Aprilia and Nimas as well as nieces and nephews.  Chris was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son, Paul; brother: Don (Marilyn) Christensen and sisters-in-law: Joy (Richard) Schmirler and Frances (Stanley) Esslinger.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6 ^th Street, Kiel).  The Rev. Ted McCurdy will officiate with burial at Kiel Belitz Cemetery.  The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home from 10:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM.

The family would like to thank Agnesian Hospital as well as Hospice Home of Hope for the care and compassion shown to Chris and her family during her short illness.