Marjorie Faust
July 28, 1925 ~ June 27, 2017
Marjorie Faust, 91, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2017 with a 2:30 p.m. rosary and 3:00 p.m. prayer service, all at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller.
Marjorie Marie was born on July 28, 1925, to Floyd and Freda (Weiss) Cotton. Marge, her mother and brother, Mike, moved in with Grandma Weiss in 1925. She attended Banner School until the 8th grade.
She married Wilfred Joseph Faust on November 17, 1942, in Polo, South Dakota. After their wedding, they moved to Seattle, Washington where Marjorie worked at Boeing Airlines as a press operator. After 5 years, they moved back to South Dakota in 1947, and lived south of Polo for awhile. Then they moved west of Orient, where she worked at the Orient Bar for Frank and Emma Ulrich.
In April 1967, Marge and Wilfred moved to Miller. Marge went to work at Sommers Bar for Ray Sommers and later for Dwaine Herman. She then worked at Prairie Good Samaritan Society as a nurse’s aide in the 1970’s. She also worked at the Oasis Tavern and Lips Dining Center.
Her favorite past times and hobbies were all her grandchildren. She loved rodeos, especially watching bull riding. She loved country music, John Wayne movies, and dancing to Polka music. She also loved to go fishing, catching lots of bullheads.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Craig) Price; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and two brothers: Martin Flottmeyer and Merlin Flottmeyer.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred; parents, Floyd and Freda Cotton; daughter, Mary Teller; brother, Mike Cotton; granddaughter, Regina; great grandsons: Todd, Mitch, Lucas, and Jayden; and step-father, Anton Flottmeyer.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marjorie's arrangements.
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Sorry for your loss she was hell of a lady. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Dawn and family – So sorry to hear about your Mom. She lived a long life and I’m sure she was greeted by your Dad and the rest of those folks waiting to see her in heaven. She was one heck of a gal and I know she will be missed. As I will be unable to attend the service, I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories and God’s loving arms bring you comfort at this time. Hugs and blessings to all of you!
My sincere sympathy to the family of Marjorie Faust.
Dawn and family: I have fond memories of working with Marj at the nursing home. She was a hard worker, and she made work a lot more "fun." You are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
During this time of loss, we at AseraCare Hospice, would like to extend our condolences to you and your family. The nurses and staff at AseraCare thank you for the privilege of being able to serve you during these difficult times. May the Lord bless you and keep you. – The AseraCare Hospice Team