Marilyn Ann Oltjen, ninety of Hiawatha, Ks died October 25, 2022, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Max at the home, Terri Schmitt (Pat), Larry Oltjen (Martha), Susan Hammond (Richard), Sandi Heline (Jeff), and Rob Oltjen (the late Julie Oltjen). Ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Marilyn is also survived by her sister, Janice Dahl, and sister-in-law Kathy Albers.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Arthur, and Goldie (Laverentz) Albers, three brothers: Warren Albers, Byron Albers, Wayne Albers and three sisters: Dorothy Scholz, Lorene Roberts, Donna Klebe, and daughter-in-law Julie Oltjen.

Marilyn was born September 24, 1932, in Bendena, KS. She graduated from Troy High School and attended Kansas State University where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

Marilyn married her college sweetheart, Max E. Oltjen on June 29, 1952, and celebrated seventy blessed years of marriage this summer.

Marilyn was a member of Upper Wolf Lutheran Church where she was active as Jr. and Sr. Choir Director, Bible Study, Sunday School teacher, and member of the ELCW where she helped sew quilts, make baby kits, and school kits for Lutheran World Relief.

Marilyn was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of Sorosis, Eastern Star and Chapter HU P.E.O serving as President, Treasurer, and Chaplin.

A celebration of Marilyn's life is planned for 11:00 Friday October 28, 2022, at Upper Wolf Lutheran Church, Robinson, Ks with lunch to follow at the Oltjen Farms’ Venue.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday October 27, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha KS, where friends may call after 12 noon Thursday.   A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home may be made to Upper Wolf Lutheran Church, Robinson KS, or Chapter HU P.E.O local scholarship fund made in her honor.

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