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Marsha Achermann
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Marsha Achermann Obituary
December 30, 1954 - July 13, 2025
Marsha Kay Achermann, 70, of Darby, Montana, passed away on July 13, 2025, surrounded by
her husband and children.
She was born on December 30, 1954, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Lowell and Arelene Thompson.
Marsha grew up in Nebraska and Minnesota and graduated from Staples High School. She
married Michael Achermann on June 30, 1975, and together they raised four children in Leader
and Motley, Minnesota, before moving to Darby in 2005.
Marsha earned a teaching degree from Bemidji State University in 1995 and enjoyed teaching
students across Minnesota, Texas, and Montana. She also worked alongside her husband in
construction, proudly earning her CDL to drive a water truck. A skilled seamstress and crafter,
Marsha turned her talents into a business, sharing her work at craft fairs and farmers markets.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Achermann; children, Susie (Joe) Brichacek, Sarah (Jason)
Moen, Heidi Duerr, and Josh (Sara) Achermann; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
her mother, Arelene Thompson; and siblings, Dee Thompson, Jim (Vickie) Thompson, Brenda
(Tim) Huwe, and Dan Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lowell Thompson, and father-in-law, Peter
Achermann.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Darby Lone Pine
Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life.
Online condolences may be shared at dalyleachchapel.com.
Daly-Leach Chapel & Crematory
1010 W. Main St. - Hamilton, Montana 59840
(406) 363-2010
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