COTTAGE GROVE - Marlus D. Wohlers, age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1935, in Graceville, Minn., the son of Marvin Wohlers and Veronica (Kruger) Wohlers.

Marlus grew up on farms in Western Minnesota and graduated from Graceville High School. He participated in baseball, basketball and football, (his football team was undefeated all four years).

Marlus was united in marriage to Donna Cronen on June 2, 1956, in Graceville. He farmed until 1968 when they moved to Cottage Grove, Wis., to begin working in the heating and air conditioning field. In 1991, he started Wohlers Heating and AC Corp in Cottage Grove. Marlus was a member of the Growers Advisory Committee and helped to give direction to the newly formed Farmer’s Market on the Capital Square. For almost 20 years he sold many varieties of honey at the Farmer’s Market and many other markets.

Marlus was a very kind and compassionate man who lovingly cared for Donna for many years as she lived with Alzheimer’s disease.

Marlus enjoyed hunting but loved fishing and took annual fishing trips to Canada with his son and brother, Jerry. He and Donna were snowbirds spending winters in Arizona. He took up shuffle boarding and participated in the Senior Olympics and won many gold medals with his doubles partner from Iowa, Bob Rinehart. He was also an avid Brewers fan and loved western hats.

Marlus is survived by his daughters, Debra Huemmer and Tamara (Joseph) Licari; son, Steve Wohlers; five granddaughters, Randi (Jesse) Frank, Toni (Andy) Jesberger, Samantha (Justin) Madsen, Ashley (Kyle) Matheus and April (Ezra) Ostlie; five grandsons, Ryan Huemmer, Jesse Huemmer, Chris (Tiffany) Huemmer, Joshua Archibald and Ethan Broughton-Wohlers; 20 great-grandchildren, Lexie (Nate) Van Ells, Taylor Brown, Zach (Kalli Best) Brown, Preston, Avery, and Finley Huemmer, Brianna (Ryan) Cohen, Kaitlin and Lucas Jesberger, Lilyanah and Logan Huemmer, Blake and Hayden Huemmer, Charlee Jo, Easton, and Sadee Madsen, Stella and Zayne Matheus, Adler Ostlie and Foster Frank; great-great grandchild, Amelia Van Ells; brothers, Jerry (Donna) Wohlers, Kenny (Connie) Wohlers and Roger Wohlers; sisters, Sharon (Bob) Melberg, and Donna (Clarence) Diedrich; and two sisters-in-law, Connie Wohlers and Della Elg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; daughter, Kelly Gausmann; parents, Marvin and Veronica; twin brother, Melvin Wohlers; sister, Joyce Kleindl; and brother, David Wohlers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 434 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, with Father Mark Foley presiding. Burial will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.

A special thank you to the entire staff at Select Specialty Hospital for genuine and loving care.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Marlus Daniel Wohlers

July 12, 1935 - January 24, 2024

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