appointed herself as caregiver to all her family. She always gave of herself and put others first. She was a very loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved flowers and gardening. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Homer, the Garden Club, and Extension Club. She was also a member of the order of the Eastern Star for 64 years. Marian is survived by her daughter, Sharen (Raymond) Wingert of Jackson, NE; sons, Allen (Connie) Jessen of Norfolk NE and Larry Jessen of Homer, NE; 6 grandchildren, Brian Wingert of Winnebago, NE, Amy (Kevin) Crosgrove of Jackson, NE, Curt (Erin) Wingert of Springs Mill, PA, Renee (Rhett) McClure of Lincoln, NE, Paul (Meredith) Jessen of Norfolk, NE, and Amanda Jessen of Homer, NE; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elda (Wayne) Warren of Emerson, NE and Myrtle Orendain of Fresno, CA; 3 brothers, Hans (Joann) Nelsen, Jr., Kay Nelsen, and Jon David (Diane) Nelsen all of Emerson, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hans; her daughter, Mary Louise; parents, Hans and Myrtle Nelsen; daughter-in-law, Rae Jean Jessen; sisters, Nellie June Beardshear, Ellen Detches, and Mary Jean Nelsen; in-laws, David and Burtha Jessen and Beck and Helga Nelsen