Marion Virginia (Oliver) Baatz went home to be with her Lord, Saturday evening April 2, 2011. She was born on November 4, 1927 to Paul Wesly Oliver and Margie Ann (Siedell) Oliver in Lincoln, Nebraska. Marion attended Lincoln High School and from early childhood she was a member of Central Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where she sang in the choir. She met the love of her life Howard Elmer Baatz while working together at Cushmans’ of Lincoln and they were married on Septenber 20, 1945. Marion loved meeting new people, as well as her dearest friends and always had a way of showing others how special they were with her kindness and gentle nature. She was gifted with crafting and made many gifts for family and friends.
Marion is survived by her son Monte A. Baatz and his wife Fran. Granddaughters Nicki Clarke and husband Alex. Gretchen Rathbun and husband Scott all of Lincoln. Great Grandchildren Hailey Clarke, Gavin and Macie Rathbun also all of Lincoln. Good family friends Tim Allen of Lincoln and Larry Nance of Lincoln. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Howard and her parents.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Wyuka Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Wyuka Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery following a reception with the family in the “Garden Room” at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the family for the Chet Ager Nature Center.
Monte and Fran,
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, but what a blessed thing to know she’s in glory with our Savior.
I have nothing but wonderful memories of your mother.
I planned to come to the visitation to see you, but came down with a fever and am sick, so I won’t be able to come. I’m so sorry, but I hope Tom will be there.
My prayers are with you as you sort through a lifetime of memories. I trust the Spirit will give you His comfort and strength.
Lovingly,
Peggy