Marlys Deanna Friedlein

Marlys Deanna (Rodenberg) Friedlein Of Guttenberg, IA received her wings at the age of 75 on September 13, 2017. Marlys was the first child of Morris and Delite Rodenberg, born on March 16th, 1942. She graduated school in Guttenberg in 1960. On October 7, 1961 she married Larry Friedlein, her high school sweetheart. They made their first home together at "The Round Barn" in Millville. They later moved to Larrys Grandpas farm just West of Guttenberg. Together they had three children, one boy and two girls. Marlys and Larry farmed in rural Guttenberg all of their married life. She was always hands-on at the farms. The word workaholic would best describe her. She could be found mowing her lawn or chasing cattle. Each fall she would be in the field harvesting corn in her favorite piece of farm equipment. A combine that seemed to have been made for her containing her initials "MF" (Massey Ferguson). She was always the favorite waitress at "The Kountry Manor", "Dougs Steakhouse", and "Lakeside Ballroom". For 15 years she enjoyed outfitting brides at her two daughters bridal shop. She was an avid baker who was known for her pies and other baked goodies at the Farmers Market in Guttenberg, in addition to her Grandchildren. Marlys was a lifelong member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. She taught Sunday school for several years and remained active with several church committees. She was also a volunteer at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital gift shop. In her years, babysitting for her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She is survived by her beloved husband Larry Friedlein, son Jeff (Kari) Friedlein, daughter Julie (Dan) Finnegan, and daughter Jody (Troy) Mizell. Grandchildren Brandon (Margo) Friedlein, Taylor (Nick) Chase, Joe (Emily) Finnegan, Courtney Finnegan, Zak Mizell, and Makenzie Mizell. Great Grandchildren Levi Chase, Maisyn Chase, and Ashlynn Finnegan. Brother Roger (Pat) Rodenberg, sister Susan (Dennis) Koehn, and sister-in-law Vondell Stockel. In addition to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by a Grandson Derek Friedlein, her parents Morris and Delite Rodenberg, in-laws LaVerne and Dorothy Friedlein, and brother-in-law Bill Stockel. Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, 207 S. 1st St, Guttenberg, IA where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2017 and one hour before service at church. Funeral service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IA, at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 18, 2017, Rev. Shane Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Ceres Cemetery, Guttenberg, IA The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to: Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Dollars for Scholars or Crossing River Hospice. Service Information Visitation Sunday September 17, 2017 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Visitation Monday September 18, 2017 9:00 AM to 9:55 PM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Service Monday September 18, 2017 10:00 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Interment following funeral service Ceres Cemetery Hwy 52 Guttenberg, IA 52052