Marlene E. Przybilla

Marlene E. Przybilla, 88-year-old resident of Buckman, MN passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Pierz Villa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman with Father Aaron Nett and Father Ken Popp officiating. Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday and from 9 to 11A.M. on Tuesday, all at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman. Caring for Marlene and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Pierz, MN. Marlene E Hoheisel was born on September 17, 1937 in rural Pierz, at the home of her parents, Frank J. and Anna A. (Happke) Hoheisel. She grew up on the family farm SE of Pierz with her 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Marlene attended school and graduated from Father Pierz Memorial High School in 1955. Known as “Curly”, Marlene enjoyed spending time with her friends, AKA “The Big 6”. On June 18, 1957, she married Marvin Przybilla at St Joseph’s Church in Pierz. The couple lived and worked in the Twin Cities area until 1959, when they purchased the farm by Buckman. Always a hard worker, Marlene worked alongside her husband with the daily chores on the farm. Anyone who stopped by the farm at mealtime was invited in to eat with the family and was often sent home with a care package. A large vegetable garden was raised each year & her canning shelves were filled for the winter months. Marlene & Marvin were blessed with six children, Bill, Joe, Mark, Cindy, Susie and Amy. When the family had some free time on the farm, Marlene would sneak away with the kids for an afternoon of fishing. A woman of deep faith, she was a lifelong member of St Michael’s Catholic Church and a member and past president of the Christian Mother’s/Women, where she volunteered her time making quilts. She had a special devotion to St Therese of Lisieux, the “ little flower.” She will be lovingly remembered for sharing her faith, sending cards and notes of care and concern to many people and freely passing out miraculous medals. A cherished memory for her was her trip to Medjugorje with Father Voigt. She was a religion teacher at Father Pierz School of Religion in Pierz for 28 years, teaching many students, including several of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At a time when most people are considering slowing down, Marlene and her friend Jenny started Granny’s Lunch wagon, serving food at many area auctions and buying some treasures along the way! In 2018, Marlene and Marvin retired from the farm to their home in Buckman. She enjoyed reading, shopping at garage sales, fishing, and playing cards. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family. Marlene’s strong commitment to her faith, family and friends never wavered, leaving a last impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Marlene is survived by her husband of 68 years, Marvin, and their children, Bill (Lori) Przybilla of Buckman, Joe (Rosi) Przybilla of Royalton, Mark (Paula) Przybilla of Buckman, Cindy (Danny) Scholl of Buckman, Susie (Jeff) Surma of Buckman and Amy (Dan) Woitalla of St Michael; sister, MaryAnn Gulden; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hoheisel; brothers-in-law, Ken Posterick, Ron (Janice) Przybilla. Grandchildren, Cody, Sylvia, Sheila & Dwight; Dusty, Lindsey and Cory; Dawn, Darin & Jake; Cory, Lynsie, Nick and Leah; Alyssa, Nicole, Alex and Noah; Megan and Grant, and 30 great-grandchildren with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Hoheisel; sister, Deloria (Cletus) Meyer; brothers, Marvin (Lydia) Hoheisel, Harvey Hoheisel, LeRoy (Peggy) Hoheisel; brother-in-law, LeRoy Gulden; sisters-in-law, Marcine (Jerry) Posterick, Donna Posterick, and granddaughter, Sara Przybilla. Marlene’s family would like to thank the staff at the Pierz Villa, and Josey with Horizon Health Hospice, for treating Mom with respect, kindness and love. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” – Matthew 5:4

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Marlene E. Przybilla

September 17, 1937 - March 28, 2026