Marilyn Mae Goelzer
December 06, 1973 - December 26, 2013
Obituary
MADISON- Marilyn M. Goelzer, age 40, passed away unexpectedly of her chronic health conditions on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. She was born on Dec. 6, 1973, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Wesley and Judy (Olson) Bingenheimer. After graduating from Wild Rose High School in 1992, she received her B.A. from the University of South Florida and her master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch. Marilyn was a member of the АОPi Sorority. As a young girl she excelled in Girl Scouts, having earned the Gold Award.
On July 1, 2006, Marilyn married Eric Goelzer. She worked as a special education teacher in Milwaukee, Hamilton Middle School in Madison and currently at Parker High School in Janesville. Marilyn had a very special bond with her students. She loved spending warm days outside with her family, dogs and doing jigsaw puzzels. Marilyn enjoyed all the simple pleasures life has to offer.
She is survived by her husband, Eric; parents, Welsey and Judy Bingenheimer; step-sons, John and Matthew Goelzer; mother-in-law, Karen Goelzer-McKaig; maternal grandmother, Rita Funk; brother-in-law, Curt (Felicia) Goelzer; aunts and uncles, Donald Olson Jr., Randy and Jill (Olson) Staedter, Michael and Jacklyne ( Olson) Adair, Edwin and Jan (Olson) Cruz, Daniel Olson, John and Jeanne (Olson) Martin, Kevin and Cynthia (Bingenheimer) Morrison; and her first cousins, Donald Olson III, Myles Olson, Diana Olson, Theresa Olson, Michael Olson, John and Holly Ann Kulmann, Cortney (Kulmann) Seliger, Brian And Caitlin Kulmann, Bridget Adair, Robert and Chelsea Adair, Michael and Nicole (Adair), Will And Linda Coleman, Terrance Coleman, Kenney Coleman, Jeremy Martin, Jessica Eckl, Stephanie Eckl, Patrick Peterson, Katie Peterson and Carl Phillips.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Dave Bingenheimer; materal step-grandfather, Jack Funk; aunt Jolene (Olson) Eckl; and cousin Daniel Olson.
Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday. Memorials may be made to the family for an education fund to be established for John, Marilyn’s step-son, who is attending the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Visitation
Mon Dec 30, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Mon Dec 30, 2013 @ 7:00 PM CDT
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Nola Sullivan Sell
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I was the Wild Rose high school librarian and also the Cheerleading Coach when Marilyn was at Wild Rose. I so clearly remember talking her and Rennee Reed Tangwell into coming out for cheerleading. She kept insisting that was not something she could do. I said to give it a chance and if she didn't like it I would stop bugging them. She learned to love it and did it with so much joy and so much fun. I remember her falling from the top of a pyramid and breaking her wrist really bad. I drove down to University hospital on the following Sunday to spend some time with her. It was out last game of the season and she kept saying she would have cheered with a cast on if the season would not have been over. I loved her dearly. She was such a joy to be around. Love and prayers to her parents and her husband and step sons. I was so lucky to have reconnected with her on facebook these last couple of years. Heaven has a very special angel.
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Nola Sullivan Sell
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This is the lovely girl I remember so well.. Taken 22 years ago at Wild Rose High School. Marilyn and Rennee were inseparable.
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John Funk
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The sun was just a little less bright today. We were stunned by the loss of such a bright young woman. If only there was something magical that we could say. Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann, Angela, Alicia, Johnathan & John Funk
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Mary Williams
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Karen is a dear friend of mine. Your family is in my heart with love and prayers.
Mary Williams
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MARK LOGSDON
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Dear Eric,
Your friends in the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps wish to extend our sorrow at the loss of your beautiful wife, Marilyn. We are always remindful of the wonderful times we have had in your company and hope that this sorrow will be lifted through faith and love.
On a personal note, I would like to add that nothing can prepare anyone for this kind of thing. It is a terrible burden to be sure, but I am living proof that through faith, prayers and friends, all is possible. When time permits, please feel free to call. I would love to talk. I can only tell you that, as someone who has survived the loss of a wife, the best way to remember and honor Marilyn is to be YOUR best at what you do. Continue to be the good Dad; the good Friend and the good Teacher that you are. Keep the faith, Eric. I am so sorry for your loss. Please feel free to call or write.
Your friends have not ever forgotten our wonderful experiences with you.
Sincerely Yours,
Mark Logsdon
586 247 1775
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Marguerite Hill
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Deep est sympathy to Eric, John, Matt and family. Marilyn was most definitely one of the kindest people and will be missed. Marguerite Hill