1911
Marian
2007
Marian Randall
November 6, 1911 — September 8, 2007
Marian Cecelia Ziemer was born on a farm near Kiester, Minnesota on November 6, 1911 to parents William and Emma (Linke) Ziemer. When she was eight years old she moved to a farm south of Browns Valley with her parents in March 1920. She attended grade school at Becker Township #4 and graduated from Browns Valley in 1929. She spent one year at Teachers Normal College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She taught country school one year near Chokio, Minnesota. She married Everett "Moose" Randall on October 23, 1935 in Browns Valley and lived there throughout her life. To this union was born Cletus (deceased), Everett Jr., William and Wayne. Everett Sr. died on October 5, 1966.
She was a member of the United Methodist Presbyterian Church and was a faithful officer in many capacities within the church. She was a fifty year plus member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served on the Browns Valley city council for eight years and was the first woman mayor of Browns Valley, serving a fifteen month term. She was a former member of the Interlochen Study Club, two bridge clubs, numerous bowling teams and was very active in the Alumni Association. She enjoyed quilt making and other handiwork plus baking and cooking. Marian was especially known for her pies, English toffee, cookies and divinity. Everything she cooked or baked was filled with her love for the recipient. For many years, relatives and friends were recipients of a steamed plum pudding at Christmas time, and cookies, candies, pies and pickles throughout the year. Many unmarried faculty members found "a home away from home" in the Randall household for many years. She delighted in having the house full of family and friends at the holidays. Marian's generous and loving spirit will be missed by all those whom she touched.
Survivors include sons and wives Everett Stephen Jr. and Lodema of Redfield, SD, William Alan and Marlys of Browns Valley, MN and Wayne Alwyn and Sharon of Wilmot, SD. Eight grandchildren: Steven (Karen) Randall of Platte, SD, Deann Randall of Pierre, SD, Rodney Randall of Phoenix, AZ, Lisa (John) Meyen of Rosholt, SD, Melinda (Joel) Fischer of Eden Prairie, MN, Marlita Johnson of Maple Grove, MN, Terri Kurash of Buffalo, MN and Janine (Bill) Fonder of Milbank, SD; and twenty-two great-grandchildren: Dustin, Daren, Stephanie, Matthew, Jarod, Joseph, Katie, John, Brittany, Tyler, Nicole, Brenna, Davis, Amanda, Breana, Sara, Thomas, Brian, Joshua, Andrea, Erika and Marianna. Two brothers, Emmet (Dorothy) Ziemer of Browns Valley, MN and Donald (Phyllis) Ziemer of Fullerton, CA, sister-in-law Geneva Ziemer of Browns Valley, MN and several nieces and nephews.
Marian passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD. Preceding her in death were her husband Everett Sr., infant son Cletus, her parents, stepdaughters Eileen Apo and Helen Coleman, brothers Walter and Willis Ziemer, sisters Mabel Ziemer, Margaret Meyers, Alice Mussetter and Bertha Foster.
She was a member of the United Methodist Presbyterian Church and was a faithful officer in many capacities within the church. She was a fifty year plus member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served on the Browns Valley city council for eight years and was the first woman mayor of Browns Valley, serving a fifteen month term. She was a former member of the Interlochen Study Club, two bridge clubs, numerous bowling teams and was very active in the Alumni Association. She enjoyed quilt making and other handiwork plus baking and cooking. Marian was especially known for her pies, English toffee, cookies and divinity. Everything she cooked or baked was filled with her love for the recipient. For many years, relatives and friends were recipients of a steamed plum pudding at Christmas time, and cookies, candies, pies and pickles throughout the year. Many unmarried faculty members found "a home away from home" in the Randall household for many years. She delighted in having the house full of family and friends at the holidays. Marian's generous and loving spirit will be missed by all those whom she touched.
Survivors include sons and wives Everett Stephen Jr. and Lodema of Redfield, SD, William Alan and Marlys of Browns Valley, MN and Wayne Alwyn and Sharon of Wilmot, SD. Eight grandchildren: Steven (Karen) Randall of Platte, SD, Deann Randall of Pierre, SD, Rodney Randall of Phoenix, AZ, Lisa (John) Meyen of Rosholt, SD, Melinda (Joel) Fischer of Eden Prairie, MN, Marlita Johnson of Maple Grove, MN, Terri Kurash of Buffalo, MN and Janine (Bill) Fonder of Milbank, SD; and twenty-two great-grandchildren: Dustin, Daren, Stephanie, Matthew, Jarod, Joseph, Katie, John, Brittany, Tyler, Nicole, Brenna, Davis, Amanda, Breana, Sara, Thomas, Brian, Joshua, Andrea, Erika and Marianna. Two brothers, Emmet (Dorothy) Ziemer of Browns Valley, MN and Donald (Phyllis) Ziemer of Fullerton, CA, sister-in-law Geneva Ziemer of Browns Valley, MN and several nieces and nephews.
Marian passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD. Preceding her in death were her husband Everett Sr., infant son Cletus, her parents, stepdaughters Eileen Apo and Helen Coleman, brothers Walter and Willis Ziemer, sisters Mabel Ziemer, Margaret Meyers, Alice Mussetter and Bertha Foster.