Marion Wichman Obituary

The passing of Marion Wichman (Appleton, Wisconsin) occurred on June 27, 2026. Marion, born on May 28, 1931, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Reinhard Sommers and Mildred Sommers (Miller); her husband Eugene Wichman; her brother Charles Sommers; her in-laws, Almond and Lorinda Wichman; her sisters-in-law, Jean Sommers and Darlene Sommers; her niece Debora Sommers Berendts; her siblings-in-law, Glen and Janice Wichman; and her sons-in-law, Dale Born and Steve Buss.

She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Born, Diane Sanks, Denise Buss, Doris Kalbus (Mike), Darlene Schroth (Paul) and Dawn Harrell (Mike); her grandchildren, Jennifer Robinette, Rebecca Wagenknecht (Mark), Nathan Sanks, Phillip Sanks, Trina Doxtator (Keith), Cory Buss (Ashley), Hannah Kalbus, Danielle Scherer (Bryant), Samantha Schroth, Lindsey Schroth and Adam Harrell; her stepgranddaughter Shelly Doering (Mike); her great grandchildren, Thomas, Laura Robinette, Nicholas Wagenknecht (Hannah), Kyla, Harlowe, Calvin, Maxwell Doxtator, Everett, Stella Buss, Emma and Ezekiel Scherer; her great great grandchildren, Eloise and Zoey Wagenknecht; and her siblings-in-law, Donald and Beverly Wichman. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In Mom's honor, memorials may be directed in a manner which is meaningful to you. Per her wishes, memorials will be directed to Black Hills Ski for Light, (Black Hills, South Dakota) in honor of Granddaughter, Samantha, in deep appreciation for their compassionate rehabilitation support after Sam's life-changing accident.