Comments on: Marilyn B. Hutchinson

By: Carla Post

Carla Post — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:03:51 +0000

Very sorry to learn of Marilyn’s passing just now. I became acquainted with her and Duane through Pauline contacts, and she was very helpful to me in sharing her memories for my Pauline history writing. Blessings to you, Stephen, Susan, Nona, Roger and your families.
Carla Post
Pauline Area Historical Society

By: Jim and Sherry Reed

Jim and Sherry Reed — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:27:51 +0000

I am saddened to learn of Marilyn’s death. I served with Duane at the Wesley Foundation in 1966-67. Marilyn was most gracious to Sherry and me. As time passed, there was always the Christmas greeting from the Hutchinsons. Upon Duane’s death we stayed in touch and from time to time when I was in Lincoln I would go by to check in with her. We both loved campus ministry and worked to maintain the legacy at 640 N. 16th.

By: Marilyn S Moore

Marilyn S Moore — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:36:10 +0000

Dave and I were active at the Wesley Foundation in the late 60’s, and we so appreciated Duane’s leadership. We also appreciated getting to know Marilyn. I remain in awe of Marilyn’s determination to attend law school and launch a legal career; what a powerful role model to so many! Heartfelt sympathy to Marilyn’s family….

By: Amy Jacobsen

Amy Jacobsen — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:57:49 +0000

I am very sorry for your loss. I met Marilyn when I was a law clerk at the Attorney General’s Office in the early 90s. She was so kind and gracious to everyone.

By: Patrick T. O'Brein

Patrick T. O'Brein — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:08:11 +0000

In reply to Marsha Fangmeyer. I worked for ten years with Marilyn in the AG office. She was a valued member of the office but more importantly a wonderful person. Her friendliness and good humor was often a good respite from the sometimes difficult issues we dealt with. She was always upbeat and friendly. I was blessed to have her as a friend.

By: Marsha Fangmeyer

Marsha Fangmeyer — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:42:40 +0000

I concur with other comments, especially Cheryl. She so deserved the Women and the Law award. She was an inspiration, a role model, and a truly fine person.

By: Cheryl Whitten Steckelberg

Cheryl Whitten Steckelberg — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:41:41 +0000

When I worked my way through my first 3 years at the U of NE from 1963 to 1967, Duane was the pastor at Wesley Foundation on campus. I first knew Marilyn then since, as a Lincoln student who ‘commuted’ by city bus, Wesley Foundation became my ‘home away from home’! In “later” life, both Marilyn and I became lawyers and re-connected, not as colleagues, but more as old friends. It was an honor when she became our Women and the Law choice as ‘Woman Lawyer of the Year’!! She was such a kind and extraordinary woman. She later contacted me with “memories” of those 60’s days as she went through their ‘document library’ after Duane’s death. I was very touched by her sharing from those days long ago!

By: Hon. David J. Partsch

Hon. David J. Partsch — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:47:22 +0000

In reply to Perry Pirsch. I whole-heartedly concur with the thoughts of Mr. Pirsch. I too was a law clerk for the Attorney General's Office back around 1997-98. Marilyn's smile and warm personality always made the law clerk's feel welcome and appreciated. She treated us as peers and not just underlings. We all learned a lot from Marilyn about how to treat others and how to go about our business. She is and always will be a beautiful soul.

By: Tara Muir

Tara Muir — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:12:24 +0000

I worked with Marilyn on NSBA’s 1st 100 Women Lawyers history project. She was a mentor, uber smart and wonderfully funny. I wished I had reached out to her again after I moved away. Much love to her and her whole family.

By: Perry Pirsch

Perry Pirsch — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:50:57 +0000

Dear Hutchingson family,

I am very sorry for your loss. As a law clerk and young attorney at the Nebraska Department of Justice, I really enjoyed working with Marilyn. She was always so kind and thoughtful. She was a living embodiment that you can disagree (and be a strong advocate) without being disagreeable. She was thoughtful and considerate over everyone in the office. A class act. It is said we love people not for who they are, but for how they make us feel about ourselves. Marilyn made everyone feel important and appreciated.

Sincerely,

Perry Pirsch