Marjorie Wambolt

1934 - 2024

Marjorie (Standiford) Wambolt
September 25, 1934 - December 11, 2024
Marjorie was born to Chester "Chet" Standiford and Carrie Hand Standiford on September 25, 1934. She was the firstborn daughter and older sister to 10 younger siblings. She grew up helping her dad around their homestead and attending a one-room school to which she rode on horseback, until her siblings started to attend. Then she became the chauffeur of the family tractor, fitted with a special box for hauling her younger sisters and brothers along. She was an intelligent and caring young woman, strong, reliable and faithful. She left her home in Kirley, South Dakota to go to school in Philip at age 13, and throughout her high school years, worked and supported younger siblings as they came to town for their higher education.
Marjorie met Edward Wambolt in December of 1953 in Philip, South Dakota, while she was employed as a secretary for a lawyer. They married on August 15, 1954. Together they moved to Minnesota where they raised five children and continued to host their own siblings as they grew up and moved into the world. Marj felt called to use her amazing secretarial skills at Cedarcrest Free Methodist Church. She excelled as church secretary, but also organized, hosted, envisioned and executed many events at church. She sang many solos and participated in choirs and groups at church. Many times she would hum a tune and not even be aware she was doing it! She sewed her children's clothes, took an avid interest in her mother's quilting and raised three out of four daughters to be amazing seamstresses. She enjoyed collecting family photos, cataloging and preserving her family history. She was so pleased when daughter, Linda, pulled together and published The Wambolt Family Cookbook.
Marj had many friends over the years, people were drawn to her caring nature and her witty humor. She smiled and laughed easily, she made everyone feel welcomed and loved. Marj was married to Ed for 64 years when he passed away on May 1, 2019. She is survived by her five children: Janice (Jeff) Lastovich, Debra (Donovan) Strohbehn, Linda (Kevin) Neitzke, Bruce (Cheryl) Wambolt, and Wendy Beager, her 14 grandchildren and her 11 great grandchildren. Sisters: Jean (Johnny) Sharp and Betty (Leo) Nemec, Brothers: Bill Standiford, Bob Standiford, Don Standiford and Ken Standiford.
Preceded in death by her husband Ed, sisters Beverly, Frances and Alice, her brother James (Jimmy) and her grandson, Corbin Lastovich. Services are scheduled for January 4th, 2025 at White Funeral Home, Lakeville, Minnesota. Visitation at 1 p.m., service at 2 p.m. with reception to follow. Interment to follow at a later date.