Mrs. Marian M. Harder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marian M. Harder, 87, Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Bellin Memorial Hospital after a brief illness with her family walking beside her the whole way. Marian was born on January 5, 1931, in Gillett, the daughter of the now late Paul and Mathilda (Miller) Kirsch. She was a graduate of Gillett High School with the class of 1948. On October 18, 1953, she married Chester Pusick. They resided in Milwaukee for five years and then moved to Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, where Marian worked as a nursing assistant and later ward-clerk and EMT for Community Memorial Hospital. Chester preceded her death on June 27, 1980, after 33 years of marriage. She then married Spencer Harder on March 29, 1986, and resided in Spooner, Wisconsin, where she enjoyed living on the lake and appreciating the beauty of nature and wildlife there. She loved traveling in their motorhome and visiting new places. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and sewing. She especially loved her step-children and grand-children. Spencer preceded Marian in death on October 2, 1998, after 12 years of marriage. In 2008, Marian moved to Pulaski, Wisconsin, and enjoyed family time there. She especially enjoyed long seasonal drive. She loved Sunday porch time at her daughter’s, watching the animals run the yard and enjoyed watching the birds and flowers that were in bloom. Marian always demonstrated strong faith and relied on God throughout her life. Her greatest hope was that her children and grand-children would be in heaven with her someday. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and friend to many, and will always be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. Marian is survived by her 3 children Larry (Lois) Puzic, Eagan, MN; Cheryl (Rick) Haag, Sobieski, WI; Gary (Rebecca) Pusick, Sobieski, WI; 4 grandchildren James (Amanda); Annalisa, Jesse and Caleb, 1 great-grandson Samuel, and one brother and sister-in-law Elmer (Alice) Kirsch. She was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law Edna (Reginald) Reinhold. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She also leaves behind a large and loving step-family that she greatly impacted and loved. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at New Life Community Church, 6258 Crest Drive, Pulaski. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Bob Wied officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oconto Falls. The family would like to offer a warm note of appreciation to the staff of Bellin Hospital 1st floor, Palliative Care and Unity Hospice Care Team for all of the wonderful care, devotion and support shown to Marian and her whole family over the past 5 weeks; your kindness will never be forgotten.

Mrs. Marian M. Harder

January 5, 1931 - December 27, 2018