Marian Cecilia Fox

Marian Fox, age 87, of Amery, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family and supported by Adoray Home Health and Hospice, following several physical setbacks over the past six months.

Marian was born on May 4, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Harvey and Cecilia (Juran) Letson. She moved to Clayton, Wisconsin, as a child and graduated from Clayton High School in May 1956.

On September 27, 1956, Marian married Howard Fox. They shared 55 years of marriage before Howard's passing in 2012. The couple lived in Clayton for several years before moving to Howard's family farm near Amery, Wisconsin, where Marian spent the remainder of her life.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; her sister, Judy Gaines; her granddaughters, Miriah Bjork and Michelle Fox; her great-grandchildren, Gracelynn Kee and Anthony Barrows; and many brothers- and sisters-in-law.

She is survived by her children: Pamela (Greg) Knutson, Steven (Beth Amy) Fox, Brian (Julie) Fox, Beth Ann Fox, and Laura (Brett) Sauve. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren-Paul, Megan, Joel, Crystal, Matt, Allison, Bobbi, Paul, Timothy, Darrick, Jessica, John, Ryan, and Rachel-and 23 great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Lillian, Gabriela, Anastasia, Zoey, Blake, Jameson, McKinnley, Simon, Emmanuel, Dakota, Dawson, Owen, Logan, Landon, Makayla, Ashton, Elijah, Jason, Hestia, Kailey, Theo, and Aria.

Marian is further survived by her siblings Harvey (Kathy) Letson, Patricia Carlson, Janet Letson, Suzanne Heyer, and Nan Fox; siblings-in-law Charles Hanson, Bernice Fox, and Maryann and Dan Gathje; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to being a devoted farm wife and mother, Marian completed bookkeeping coursework and worked as a bookkeeper for Amery Farmers Union until its closure, Am Tec, and later retired from Amery City Hall, where she served for 14 years as Deputy Clerk.

Marian was a faithful and active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Amery. She served in many roles, including Eucharistic Minister, assisting with the prayer chain, praying the Rosary before Mass and at area nursing homes, and providing communion to shut-ins and nursing home residents. Her faith guided her life and her service to others.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, playing cards, caring for her family- including her four-legged children, and volunteering in the community. Marian always had a sympathetic ear, a warm smile, and an infectious laugh. She found deep meaning in helping others and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Amery, with visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will take place in the Fox Family Cemetery in rural Amery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Adoray Home Health and Hospice, or Golden Age Manor, in Marian's honor.

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