Marilyn Ann Wudtke, age 87, of Bonduel passed away on Friday January 2, 2026, surrounded by family at her home. Marilyn was born on June 27, 1938, in Shawano to the late Albert and Minnie (Klosterman) Luepke. When she was in high school Marilyn was a cheerleader, enjoyed bowling, was in the homemakers groups and attended a lot of baseball games. During high school, Marilyn met her future husband, Delano Wudtke. Together they attended many polka dances and polish hops. On June 1, 1957, she was united in marriage to Delano Wudtke in Bonduel. The couple spent a wonderful 59 years together before Delano's passing in 2017. In her later years, Marilyn enjoyed word searches and during winter competing with her neighbor to see who could shovel faster. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel where she enjoyed quilting and being a member of Mission Circle.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Pamela Beaumier; daughter-in-law, Mary (Bill) DeJung; grandchildren, Joshua (Jen), Kaitlyn (Jeremy), Patrick (Lissy) and Drew (Sam); great-grandchildren, Lexi, Max, Silas and Becklynn; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty Medo, Gary and Barb Wudtke, and Nancy and James Mitchell. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband, Delano Wudtke; children, Phil Wudtke and Melanie Wudtke; siblings, Donny (Donna) Luepke and Jerry Luepke; and parents, Albert and Minnie Luepke.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with Rev. Ryan Ferhmann officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.