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Marlin Dunham Obituary
1929 - 2013
Marlin M. Dunham, 83, of Burlington, passed away on Jan. 23, 2013, at Vintage on the Ponds, Delavan, Wis.
He was born in Macoupin County, Ill., on Dec. 24, 1929, the son of the late Maynard and Lucy (nee: Mowen) Dunham. He spent his early life in Macoupin County Illinois and Roseau, Minn. As a member of the Army he proudly served his country during the Korean War. On Jan. 4, 1953, he married Sadie Marie Bakken in Roseau, Minn.; the couple lived until 1995 in Kenosha when they moved to Burlington. He was an Electrical Maintenance worker at Dynatec Eaton Corporation, where he was also an Electrical Supervisor. He was a member of Norway Lutheran Church where he was an usher and played dartball. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting.
Marlin is survived by two children, Michael Dunham of Ettrick, Wis., and LuAnn (Greg) Himebauch of East Troy; grandchildren, Shawn Himebauch of East Troy, Jami (Brad) Pieniazek of Trevor, Traci Himebauch of East Troy, and Ben Himebauch of East Troy; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brandyn; sisters and brothers, Thelma Scroggins of Mulberry Grove, Ill., Charles (Marilee) Dunham of Bristol Wis., Raymond (Anita) Dunham of Grand Forks, N.D., and Winifred Dahl of Bartlesville, Okla. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Sadie, one brother and five sisters.
Services will be held on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at
12 noon at Norway Lutheran Church, 6321 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake Wisconsin. Visitation prior to services in Church from 10 - 11:45 a.m. on Monday. Burial to follow services in the church cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, memorials are suggested to Norway Lutheran Church.
Mealy Funeral Home
225 W. Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com
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Wanda Childers
January 20, 2020
Uncle Marlin Dunham. He was one of a kind! We made memories down through the years. The family became an extended family to my family. We made wonderful memories at his cabin and Brule Lake Road in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Went fishing together and had meals at each other's homes. One unforgettable memory for me was when he power washed the roof of our barn. It frightened me for him to be up there but he was "stubborn" and insisted on doing it. Afterward we sat down and had a fish dinner I had prepared. Even after Aunt Sadie passed he always made a point to stay in touch with us; coming to see us, sending pictures and frequent phone calls. I loved his smile and laughter. A very interesting man who had a lot of interesting stories to share.
Mike
January 31, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Marlin at Dynamatic. A friend and a very humble/hard working individual. His character and kindness will be missed by all who knew him.
Bertie Hall
January 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time Ralph has many fond memories from their years at Eaton Corp.
Ralph & Bertie Hall
Ron Finet
January 28, 2013
I will always miss the enjoyable days we spent together working on old trucks and the windmills. Rest in peace ol' buddy. I don't know what you are doing if there is nothing to fix where you are.
Darrell and Wanda Childers
January 27, 2013
Many good memories. We will miss his laughter. He was fun to be with. We will miss our Uncle Marlin.
Peggy Bulla
January 26, 2013
Our Deepest sympathy of your loss. Uncle Marlin was a great father to you and will be missed by all. I remember many fond memories of our families reunions. Peace be with you all!!!
RICHARD & EDNA MAE WINFIELD
January 26, 2013
OUR SYMPATHIES TO MARLIN'S FAMILY. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING AND VISITING WITH MARLIN, ESPECIALLY AT MASONIC FUNCTIONS. HE WAS PROUD OF HIS WIND POWER MACHINE.
Joan Schuette
January 26, 2013
Our sympathy to your family. We had so much fun playing together when your family visited ours in Dorchester or we came up to Wisconsin! Amazed at all his ingenuity with building the wind generator and so many innovative things. Blessings to you and your Family! He so loved you and your children and children's children, always talked about you and very proud of you all!
Paul and Sandy Cameron
January 26, 2013
So sorry to hear about Uncle Marlin.We have alot of wonderful memories of the good times we spent together.You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
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