Marian Joan Moede, age 88 of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Marian was born on December 5, 1932 to the late Herman and Lucy (Lotharius) Knoke in Gresham. On April 19, 1952, Marian was united in marriage to William J. Moede, Jr. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. Marian worked at Harnischfeger Corp., as well as at Masterlock. She took pride in being an artist, painting landscapes and quilting, sharing her creations with others. Marian loved to shop and go to the casinos. Her home and children were always well cared for. Marian loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Marian is survived by her husband of 69 years, William; her children, William (Mary) Moede, Lori Burr, Steve Moede, Kay (Jeff) Hansen, Lisa (Richard "Rick") Prellwitz, and Jason (Lona) Moede; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Alice (Louis) Bruss, James (Marie) Knoke, John (Illa) Knoke, Dan (Carla) Knoke, Gene Knoke, and Anita Knoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry Moede, JoAnne (Francis) Welk, Ruth Eggert, Larry Moede, Bert Moede, and Merle "Butch" Moede. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Michelle, Kallin and Christy Moede; her parents; two sisters, Lorraine (Donald) Jensen and Cecelia (John) Bruss; one brother, Herman (MaryLou) Knoke; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Schultz and Betty Moede; and three brothers-in-law, Allen Moede, Harold Moede, and Guy Moede.

A celebration of life for immediate family will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah.