Marliese Elfrieda Kraemer Freyling

Freyling, Marliese Elfrieda Kraemer
On March 12, 2011, at 11:40pm, a beautiful, bright light was extinguished when Marliese Elfrieda Kraemer Freyling lost her battle with cancer. Marliese was born February 25, 1938 in Saarbrucken, Germany, to Ewald and Susanna Kraemer. She was orphaned at a young age and went to live with an aunt. While still a teen, she came to Chicago, celebrating her 17th birthday on the ship. She eventually moved to Miami Beach, where she met her future husband, Nick. They became engaged in April 1959 and were married January 26, 1960 in Miami. In June 1960, they moved to St. Petersburg, where their three children were born. In November 1964 they, with their three young children, headed for Phoenix, ultimately settling in Scottsdale. Marliese was a stay-at-home mother for several years, then went to work on 5th Avenue in Scottsdale, finally landing a job in sales at a candle store. This was a turning point in her life. She had found her true calling, at least as far as a vocation was concerned - sales. With the help and guidance of close friends Dan Monachino and Dennis Krueger, Marliese struck out on her own and became a sales representative for personal care, decorative and gift items, a vocation in which she excelled for over 25 years. The people whose products she represented, as well as the customers she sold to, all loved her sense of humor, caring attitude and professionalism. Marliese was predeceased by her Father and Mother, and her sister Trudi. She is survived by her husband Nick of 51 years, son Edward (wife Leigh and children Nicholas, Abigail and Michael), daughter Suzanne, son Glenn (wife Conni), sister Ilsa and several cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Scottsdale Bible Church Chapel, 7901 E Shea Blvd. on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Hospice of the Valley.