Marjorie Alice (Ollmann) Melchior entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2014. Marjorie was born in Bonduel on Nov. 10, 1916, to the late Elmer and Hulda (Mayer) Ollmann.
When she was 6 years old, her father bought a tavern in Gillett. She lived at home until she turned 19.
Marjorie married Michael Melchior on May 29, 1937. Mike went on to join the U.S. Navy shortly after. While Mike was away, she moved in with Kathlene Quade and worked in Quade’s Ben Franklin Store. A year after Mike returned home, the two of them purchased a dry cleaning business in Gillett.
On Nov. 21, 1974, Michael preceded Marjorie in death, and she continued to run the business alone for two more years until the business closed. She then went on to work at the former Baldwin’s Plywood until she retired but continued a tailoring service.
Pudge excelled in crocheting fine handiwork, which she graciously shared with friends and family. Marjorie was an active member at St. John’s Catholic Church, where she served on the Altar Society, most of her life. She was also a member of the Gillett VFW Auxiliary.
Marjorie is survived by many nieces and nephews, her sister-in-law, Dorothy Melchior, and many other relatives and close friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Elmer and Hulda Ollmann, and her brothers, Lloyd and Vernon Ollmann.
Friends and family may call from 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 23, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Gillett. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dean Dombroski officiating. Internment will take place following the Mass in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, is assisting the family.
Pudge would like to thank these special people in her life: Dorothy Melchior, Betty Tobin, (late) Dorothy Luebke, (late) George and Bonnie Muth, and Mort and Lorraine Gentz.
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