Marian Bertha Koletzky

Marian B. Koletzky was born May 28, 1921 in Yankton to Louis and Anna (Poulsen) Thompson. She graduated from Yankton High School and Mount Marty College. She taught country schools for three years and on June 23, 1942, she married Clarence Koletzky. They farmed several acreages until they settled on the Koletzky homestead south of Tabor. In 2009 they moved to an apartment in Yankton, SD where Marian resided until her recent illness.

Marian will always be remembered for her love of family and friends, including food, games, cards and marbles. She enjoyed many meals, friends and pinochle games at The Center.

Marian is survived by her three children: Wayne (Arlo) Koletzky of Port St. Lucie, FL, Ione (John) Fejfar of Custer, SD and Keith (Renee) Koletzky of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Eric Koletzky, Lori Gardner, Justin Fejfar, Jeremy Fejfar, Elizabeth Wersal and Kiera Koletzky; five great-grandchildren: Brock, Bryce, Lauren, Trevor Fejfar and Bailey Gardner.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, parents and two sisters, Thelma and Charlene.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for “The Center”, 900 Whiting Drive, Yankton, SD 57078.