Marilyn Rae FARRELL

Age 77, of Maple Grove and Nisswa, MN Passed away April 27th, 2017 Preceded in death by parents Dr. H.A. Schroeder and Laura L. Schroeder. Survived by her loving sons and their wives Patrick A. Farrell III (Ann) and Andrew M. Farrell (Alycen), her beloved grandchildren Michaela Rae, Connor and Liam, brother Dr. H.L Schroeder (Frances), sister Roberta Schroeder, niece Laura Fitch (Carl), nephew Dr. Harry Schroeder Jr. (Darcy), countless friends, and her loyal canine companion Siggi. Marilyn received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, she worked as a speech and language pathologist in the Bloomington, MN schools, where she was recognized as an emerging thought leader in her field. After a decades-long hiatus to raise her sons, Marilyn returned to her career in speech therapy and early childhood development, this time with the St. Paul Public Schools. Over the next seventeen years, a diverse and ever-changing student population would benefit from her seemingly endless patience and tireless perseverance. Away from work, Marilyn was fiercely in-dependent, yet quietly elegant. While she cherished social gatherings and travel with family and friends, she was also an avid reader who cherished times of peaceful solitude. Marilyn especially enjoyed the serenity of her family cabin. Surrounded by loons on the lake, finches and hummingbirds on the feeders, and eagles soaring above, she delighted in knowing the earth has music for those who listen! Active in several philanthropic, book, and social groups over the years, Marilyn was also a dedicated member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, and a committed participant in their Word for Women study group. Even as her health declined in recent months, Marilyn continued to enjoy visiting with her Delgany neighbors of Maple Grove and other faithful friends in the Twin Cities and Nisswa, MN. Visitation and Service at 10am on Saturday May 6th, 2017, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN. Memorials preferred to Lord of Life Lutheran Church, or any cancer-related charity.