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Marilyn D. Wilson

September 18, 1937 — September 5, 2023

Kingsley, Iowa

Kingsley, IA: Marilyn D. Wilson, 85 of Kingsley, IA passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in South Sioux City, NE. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley with Chaplain Bob Dillman officiating. IA. Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation begins Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Rohde Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to rohdefh.com.
Marilyn was born September 18, 1937, Lawton, OK, the daughter of Alton E. & LaVerne (Keyser) Miller. She moved to Sioux City, IA as a young girl.
Marilyn Miller married Ronald Ruhrer Sr.. Four children were born to this union. Marilyn was employed by Sunshine Food stores for many years as the cafeteria manager (well known as the donut lady).  Later she married Bill Wilson on June 7, 2001. 
Marilyn enjoyed volunteering at her church in Kingsley, IA and making peanut brittle with church members.
Marilyn is survived by two daughters, Rhonda (Tim) Bigham, Robyn (Bruce) Sander,and a son, Ron Ruhrer Jr., 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Surviving stepchildren are Brian (Jen) Wilson, Dawn Wilson, Bill (Anita) Wilson and Mark (Rebecca) Wilson, 14 step- grandchildren, and seven step-great grandchildren.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William, son Raymond Ruhrer, daughter-in- law, Heidi Ruhrer, siblings, Yvonne Brower, Lauren Varvis and a brother Denzel Miller.

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Visitation

Saturday, September 9, 2023

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument

101 W 2nd St, Kingsley, IA 51028

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 9, 2023

11:00 - 11:45 am (Central time)

Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument

101 W 2nd St, Kingsley, IA 51028

Burial

Saturday, September 9, 2023

12:00 - 12:30 pm (Central time)

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