Marlene Zuelke

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marlene Zuelke of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 5, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Keil and Florence Keil (Birkholz); her parents-in-law, Elmer and Selda Zuelke (Henne); and her brothers-in-law, Elmer Zuelke, Eugene Zuelke and John Eckmayer.

She is survived by: her husband Jerry Zuelke of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; her sons, Kurt Zuelke (Deb Welke) of College Station, TX, Craig Zuelke (Jane) of Prescott, WI and Karl Zuelke (Paige) of Liberty, MO; her grandchildren, Helen Smythe (Connor), Erich Zuelke (Jordin), Audrey Zuelke, Alyssa Zuelke and Katrina Stockman (Dylan); her great grandchild William Smythe; her siblings, David Keil (Sharon), Robert Keil (Mary), Margaret Schweiger (Donald) and Marcia Eckmayer; her sisters-in-law, Carol Zuelke and Mary Zuelke; and her close friends, Nancy Drager, Gloria Brody and Sandra Staats. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church (316 Buehler Ave, Nekoosa, WI 54457). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.