Marian Edith Zuellig

June 6, 1931 - May 2, 2019

Marian Edith Zuellig , 87, of Kalkaska passed away on Thursday May 2, 2019 at home. She was born on June 6, 1931 to Oscar and Marie (Schallhorn) Gorsalitz in Bancroft, Michigan. Marian was baptized on June 23, 1940 in Flint. She married Carl O Zuellig on July 17th 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, where she was later confirmed on December 19, 1948. Church meant so much to Marian and she took great joy in participating in many of the activities held there. Marian was a bus driver in Birch Run for over 25 years, she accomplished much and was a lady of great magnitude. Her favorite words were “I know everything” and she was well known for her delicious strawberry jam and canned goods. Marian will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 70 years Carl Zuellig, children; Karla (Bob) Fowler, and Kevin Zuellig, grandchildren; Melissa (Joe) Tipton, Paula Cooper, Matthew Zuellig and Jarrod Zuellig, three great grandsons and four great great grandchildren, her beloved sister Arlene (Ray) Parlberg and dear brother Delmar (Ingebor) Gorsalitz, many nieces and nephews, and many special friends. Marian was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Richard Gorsalitz. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, May 20, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor Eric Black will officiate the service. Family will begin receiving friends beginning at 10:00am. Burial will follow the service at Excelsior Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marian’s honor to either St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Humane Society. Arrangements are being handled by Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.