Marie E. Rodenkirch

June 29, 1928 - May 21, 2020

Marie E. Rodenkirch, 91, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at St. Francis Home. She was born on June 29, 1928, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Albert C. and Frieda A. Wagner Carstensen. On February 6, 1954, she married Joseph G. Rodenkirch, in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1996. Marie did the bookkeeping for Kaufman Electric for many years. She was long time member of Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting and quilting. She is survived by her nine children: Judi (Bill) Pugh, Carol (John) Lange, David Rodenkirch, Mary (Greg) Van Egtern, Catherine (Don) Michalsen, John (Ellen) Rodenkirch, Joanne (Jim) Carey, Jean (Todd) Reader and Alice (Chris) Scheunemann; 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and her sister, Donna "Donnie" Zahn. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her granddaughter Alexandra Reader, her sister, Jean (Merlin) Diekvoss, sisters-in-law: Gertrude Rodenkirch and Mary (Norbert) Kuchenmeister, and her brother-in-law, Louie Zahn. Private family visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Kurki Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery.