Marilyn M Eckhart

Beloved Aunt of Richard Eckart, Kathleen (Stanley) Kucharski, and Deborah (Edward) Taulman. Loving Partner of Jerry Gerber for more than 40 years; his children, Kimberly (Thomas) Bergmann, Jeffery (Christina) Gerber; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a large family of 1st and 2nd cousins.
Marilyn was employed for 46 years at the Marshfield Clinic as a medical technologist specializing in hematology.
Marilyn's life interests were water/snow skiing, golfing, casino games and vacations with Jerry. Her fondness for cruising all over the world was shared with her longtime friend Margy. They cruised the rivers of Europe, the Oceans of Australia, North and Central America. She was always thrilled to explore the world.
Marilyn loved her community! She could be found at countless volunteer opportunities at the Marshfield Chapter 55 of the American Legion. Her love of volunteering would also find her at the Versiti Blood Center, voting precinct as a dedicated poll worker, and the Marshfield Clinic/Hospital.
She is also survived by a plethora of friends and the community she loved and served for many years.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving parents, Henry and Margaret (Mach) Eckhart, and her brother, Jerry (Marilyn) Eckhart.
Visitation will be held at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 19, 3 to 6 p.m. 1010 E Veterans Parkway Marshfield, WI 54449
The family will continue to greet guests beginning at 7 p.m. at The American Legion Post 2100 S Maple Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449
Mass of Christian Burial at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church in Hoffmann Hall. Private Committal at Queen of Peace Cemetery. Luncheon following mass in the church hall.