Marian Arlene Urlaub

Marian Arlene Urlaub obituary

Marian Arlene Urlaub

Marian Urlaub Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck Funeral Home - Rogers City on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Marian Arlene Urlaub age 90 of Alpena passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025.

She was born in Bay County on July 30, 1935, to Leonard and Gertrude (Berner) Schmidt.

Marian received her Registered Nursing certificate from Saginaw Nursing College. On June 29, 1957, she married Bill Urlaub at Zion Lutheran Church in Bay City. She began her career at Hurley Hospital in Flint and retired from Alpena General Hospital after 35 years. She enjoyed many hobbies including painting, needlework, gardening, and baking. She was well known for her cinnamon rolls, German chocolate cake and lemon pie. Marian was an active member of her church, its Ladies Aid and the sewing circle.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bill; four children, Brian (Laura) Urlaub, Brad (Barbara) Urlaub, Tim Urlaub and Sue (Steve) Harris; eight grandchildren, Ben (Lizzy), Kevin (Maya), Alex, Stefani, Hannah Urlaub, and Justin (Emily), Micayla Harris and Leah (Matt) Polhemus; and three great grandchildren, Adalynn, Kora and Maeve.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Bob (Carol) Schmidt.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. with a Nurse's Final Farewell ceremony at 6:30. Visitation will resume on Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Metz from 10 a.m. through time of her funeral at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Ryan officiating.

Interment will follow at Bismarck Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church in memory of Marian Urlaub.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org

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