Marlys Elaine Wampach
Sunday, September 19, 1937
Date of Death:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Age:
85 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday October 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Friday October 14, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery East [ view map ]
Sunday, September 19, 1937
Date of Death:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Age:
85 years old
Sunday, September 19, 1937
Date of Death:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Age:
85 years old
Marlys Elaine Wampach
Marlys Elaine (Applen) Wampach, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, October 10, 2022, in Rochester.
Marlys was born September 19, 1937, in Sumner Township in Fillmore County, MN, to Raymond and Myra (Horsman) Applen. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1955. She married Earl Wampach on August 16, 1958, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley. The couple moved to Rochester in 1966 where they raised their six children: Andrea, Lisa, Wendy, Daniel, Kristin and Aaron. Earl passed away in 2017 and Andrea passed away in 2014.
Her greatest joy was her children and her grandchildren, and as the mother of six she was often busy driving her children to various activities. In her limited free time she could be found in her flower gardens, reading, or playing cards with the family.
She is survived by three daughters, Lisa (Russ) Kelm of Rochester, Wendy Wampach (Rick Schroeder) of Burnsville, MN, and Kristin Wampach of Rochester; two sons, Daniel (Jessica) Wampach of Stewartville, MN, and Aaron (Mari Richards) Wampach of Oakdale, MN; seven grandchildren, Laura, Josh, Nate, David, Mali, Maya, and Wren; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Kenley. Marlys is also survived by her siblings, Joan Behrens and Jean (Harold) Nelson; brother-in-law Bernard (Margaret) Wampach, and sister-in-law Darlene Noeske.
The family of Marlys would like to thank the wonderful staff at Cottagewood Senior Communities and Samaritan Bethany for the loving care they showed Marlys and her family in her final days.
Funeral Mass for Marlys will be 11 am, Friday, October 14, at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, with Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood East Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are preferred to Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, MN, or a charity close to the giver’s heart.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Marlys Elaine Wampach has received the following condolences.
Wendy (and family),
I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your mother.
It is a heartbreaking to lose a parent. Thinking of you and your whole family during this difficult time and sending prayers of comfort for you all.
*Not sure if you even remember me, we went to Pinewood Elementary from K-3rd grade.
Sad to learn of Marlys's passing. Growing up as a kid in Rochester my parents Donald and Joan Kramer would spend evenings playing cards with Earl and Marlys. Myself and siblings would play games outside or inside depending on the time of year. Fond memories of our parents and Earl and Marlys and their children often picking up and sharing a bucket or two of Kentucky Fried Chicken and all the fixings. Great memories that won't be forgotten. Condolences to all surviving members of the family and relatives.
Scott Kramer, Gold Canyon, AZ