"She was an inspirational mom to my friend Sue."
In loving memory of
Marilyn Ada Boldt
September 27, 1934 - February 17, 2013
Marilyn Boldt, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 78 years old. Marilyn was born in Milwaukee on September 27, 1934, daughter of Elmer Runge and Olive Wagner Runge. She attended school in Milwaukee, graduating from North Division High School in 1952. On May 15, 1954 she married Kenneth Boldt at Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. In the early 60's, the couple moved their family to Port Washington. Marilyn worked in the diet/kitchen for St. Alphonsus and then for Columbia St. Mary's Hospitals for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. Marilyn was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Washington. She enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Winneconne. Her favorite cottage activities were visiting with family on the back screen porch and "kerplunking" (fishing) in the channel. Marilyn loved being a mom and following the antics of her children and grandchildren. Upon her retirement, she started working with her grandson Sam, who has special needs, helping him to achieve his full potential. She will always be his biggest cheerleader.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Kenneth of Port Washington, four children: Wendy Boldt of Port Washington, Steven (Martha) Boldt of De Pere, David Boldt of Port Washington and Susan (Jeff) Mayer of Grafton. She is further survived by seven grandchildren: Katie and Jeremy Unti, Christopher and Kyle Boldt, and Benjamin, Danielle and Sam Mayer, two great-grandchildren Ayden and Mia, two sisters Carol (the late Jack) Thaney and Sandy (Frank) Neils both of Neenah, one sister-in-law Barb Runge of Texas, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother John Runge.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 22nd at 7 PM at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave in Port Washington with Pastor John Klieve officiating. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home from 5-7 PM on the 22nd. The Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Washington. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
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"I have not seen Ken and Marilyn for years, but I can say, they were the nices people to have as friends. That's how I knew them, they were the friends of my aunt and uncle, Mel and Nina Gusho. Marilyn was such a nice friendly person and I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with the family."
"Steve was in our Boy Scout Troop and we will always remember Marilyn willing to giving us a helping hand. She was a lovely lady. Fondly Yours, Tom and Lu Keagy"
"I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Marilyn very well, we met during a few family party's. Probably for Sam. I thought about Marilyn many times and wondered how she had the patience to work with Sam from baby on, but I guess that's what grandma's do. Sue talked about her mom often and you knew the love was there. I'm not going to tell you it's going to be easy, but as time passess you will be able to live with her loss and I'm sure you have lots of good memories to carry you through. God will take good care of her. Dale & Barb Russell Jeff's Aunt"
"maarilyn was my dear friend, my longtime friend and my support friend, whenever I aksed advice she always helped, and she always ended it with"just take it one day at a time Georgi,thats what we do"I will have a big space in my life now. My heart aches for the family that she loved so much may the Lord help them everyday."