Marcella Lander
January 12, 1935 ~ April 5, 2022
Marcella F. Lander, 87, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Miller, with Rev. Janice Palmer officiating. Burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Marcie (Aderhold) Lander was born January 12, 1935, in Castlewood, SD to William and Nealie (Ehrke) Aderhold. She graduated from Castlewood High School and attended a secretarial course in Mankato, MN.
Marcie married Norman Lander on October 24, 1953. They had one son, Lynn, and two daughters, Lori and Julie.
She moved to Miller with her husband and family in the fall of 1960. While in Miller, she worked for the Miller School System as a teachers aid and then an elementary secretary for 25 years.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir for 60 years. Marcie also taught Sunday school and served as an elder. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, golf course, and three bridge clubs.
Marcie was an excellent seamstress and liked to dance, golf, fish, camp, travel, and play bridge.
She is survived by one son, Lynn (Peggy) Lander; two daughters: Julie (Gerald) Cain and Lori (Rob) Girvin; one sister, Verlie McNamara; grandchildren: Brant (Monique) Lander, Colt (Heather) Cain, Tanner Cain, Kellen Girvin, Logan Girvin; great grandchildren: Kai Lander, Cor Lander, and Hunter Cain.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norm, her parents, two brothers: Kenneth and Dale Aderhold; and one sister, Phyllis Tuch .
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marcie's arrangements.
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Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
My deepest sympathies to Lynn, Lori and Julie. Your mom was my 2nd mom growing up – she was a great person and I have many memories of her during my youth. Rejoice in her life as she was one of a kind. Love to all of your family.
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Marcella Lander.
So loved your mama! she always caught us on everything Lori Jean! Such a strong and joyful women at the same time! You guys were blessed to have her growing up! Glad I got to share some of that time with you ! Much Love and hugs! Kris Anderberg Hiles
My sympathies to Marcie's family. She was
always a joy to be around at school. Tom
and I appreciated her big smiles each and
every day in the hallways. Hugs to each of
you — I know you will miss her! Jo Marso
Our lives are richer because we knew Marcie. She was a treasure.
Love sympathy to your family. Scott and Susan
My sincere sympathies to all of you. Marcie was my aid the 2 years I taught kindergarten in Miller in the early 70’s. How I enjoyed your Mom! She was always a positive, very helpful & talented person. I was recently thinking of her & some of the events we shared. May she rest in Peace!