Marion Waldera

Marion M. Waldera, 93, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center.

Marion was born on the farm in rural Arcadia on July 25, 1931, to John and Monica (Suchla) Motszko. She was united in marriage to Severin J. Waldera on June 13, 1949, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she was a lifetime member and served with the PCCW. Marion humbly volunteered during the annual fall festivals and dutifully recited the rosary regularly. She had a strong faith and an immense work ethic, illustrated by a lifetime of serving others. In addition to her service at church, Marion lived to serve and provide meals to her family, friends, and neighbors. She worked in the food service industry at various restaurants, supper clubs and drive-ins, and also ran her own catering business. She was proud to cook and provide food for a multitude of parties including birthdays, retirements, and other celebrations to which she poured her heart and soul into. In her later years, Marion enjoyed attending auctions and stopping at rummage sales.

Marion is survived by her son: Gary "Wally" (Sharon) Waldera of Arcadia; daughters: Mary Kay Hagen of Arcadia and Karen (Brian Klink) of Arcadia; daughter-in-law: Mary Ruth Waldera of Arcadia; sister: Joan Hanson of Arcadia; brother: Dennis "Hook" Motszko of Arcadia; sister-in-law: Anita Motszko of Galesville; 7 grandchildren: Erika (Chris) Johnson, Elizabeth (Tom) Mack, Rebecca (John) Scott, Michael (Heather) Waldera, Ginny (Scott) Rogstad, Trisha (Alex) Thompson, and Elena (Jeremy) Rebarchek; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Severin in 2000; son, David "Smoothie" in 2020; sister: Rosalie (Charles) Weltzien; brother: George Motszko; son-in-law: Jerry Hagen; sister-in-law: Karen Motszko; brother-in-law: Vilas Hanson; and many in-laws and other relatives.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Holy Family Parish with Father Kyle Laylan officiating. Family and friends are welcome for visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home prior to the procession to mass on Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, rural Arcadia. To express condolences to her family online, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.

Marion's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Tri-County Nursing Home and the Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center for the care and comfort provided during her stays.