Marlene R. Fulton

Marlene Ruth Fulton, age 84, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI passed away March 28, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Marlene was born on July 20, 1939, to Gilbert Sr. and Ruth (Brehm) Tomfohrde in Arpin, WI. She was raised on the family farm and attended Crescent School, a one room grade school. After graduating from Auburndale High School in 1957, she attended the Milwaukee School of Nursing, graduating in 1960. She started her career in Milwaukee at Children’s Hospital and later worked at the Drs. Vacarro and Berk Pediatric Clinic.

On December 22, 1962, she was united in marriage with James Carl Fulton at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper, WI. They were blessed with 61 years together.

In May 1968, Jim and Marlene moved to Wisconsin Rapids, WI to raise their two children in a smaller town closer to family. In Wisconsin Rapids she worked as an RN at Riverview Hospital, Riverwood Clinic and Doctor’s Clinic for Dr. Dauenhauer’s retiring November 2000 after a rewarding 40-year career in nursing.

She enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life, including crafting, sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, genealogy, and especially gardening. Her home is surrounded by many hosta and perennial flower gardens which she shared in the 2018 Master Gardener’s Garden Walk. She was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, always cheering for the Packers, Milwaukee Braves and later Brewers, Bucks, and Badgers. She also volunteered for the McMillan Library for many years delivering books to nursing home residents.

Marlene is survived by her husband, Jim; children: Kathryn (Brian) Jakel of Waukesha and Todd (Robyn) Fulton of Rothschild; four grandchildren: Jadyn Fulton, Megan Jakel, Brennah Fulton, and Aaron Jakel; two brothers: Ronald (Carol) Tomfohrde of Vesper and David (Marilyn) Tomfohrde of Hinsdale, IL; one sister-in-law, Carol of Vesper; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Peggy; two brothers: Charles and Gilbert Jr.; one sister-in-law, Kay.

A time of visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids with service to follow. The service will be recorded and available for viewing on Marlene’s obituary page on the funeral home website www.taylorfuneralhome.net beginning Saturday, April 13th. A private family burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Arpin.

Memorials may be made in Marlene's name to St. Lukes's Lutheran Church.