Marlene A. Fredericks

Marlene Ann Schroeder Fredericks was born on September 12, 1941 at rural Battle Creek, Iowa to Walter and Mabel (Volkmann) Schroeder. Marlene grew up in the Battle Creek area where she attended school. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. She attended the Battle Creek Community School, graduating as valedictorian of the class of 1959.
Marlene was past employed at First State Bank in Battle Creek, Wolff's Clothing Store and Iowa Public Service in Ida Grove, Montgomery Ward in Denison, and Schleswig Specialty Meats in Schleswig. Presently she worked part-time at the Schleswig Public Library.
On October 4, 1964 Marlene was united in marriage to Leroy John Fredericks in the St. John's Lutheran Church of Battle Creek. The couple settled down on the family farm south of Schleswig. The couple was blessed with four children: Brian, Bryce, Brenda and Bradley. In 1992 they moved to Schleswig.
Marlene was an active and faithful member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Schleswig. Marlene taught Sunday School for a number of years and was a member of the Ladies Aid holding various positions.
Marlene enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards and socializing with friends, reading, and camping; as well as playing the piano and organ in her younger days. Marlene treasured every moment spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel Schroeder; her brother, Vernon; and brother-in-law, Glenn Segebart. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 54 years, Leroy Fredericks, and their children: Brian (Tami) Fredericks, Bryce (Beth) Fredericks, Brenda (Jason) Maxwell, Bradley (Alissa) Fredericks; her grandchildren Tyler (Audra) Rozenboom, Jordan Rozenboom, Brittney and Brady Fredericks, and Aidan and Lily Fredericks; one great grandson Noah Rozenboom; two sisters Marcella Segebart and LaDonna (Denny) Barsky; one nephew Dennis (Theresa) Segebart; great niece and nephew Jaimee and Nicholas Segebart.