Marlene M. Engstrom

In one brush of an angel’s wings our sister was swept up upon the very same day our mother left this world and was born into this world. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Marlene Engstrom passed away suddenly at her residence.

Born as a baby after World War II, with the look alike of Shirley Temple, Marlene was the daughter of the late Merle and Alvina (Denny) Morgan.

She attended local schools in Kenosha, graduating from Bradford High School.

While driving full time for Jelco school buses, she met the love of her life, David Jon Engstrom, they were married and blessed for 43 years. After that time, she was elected for her husband position as an Honorable Municipal Judge for Silver Lake for (4 years)

She was also, the longest running trustee on the Silver Lake Village Board (22 years), Silver Lake Fire and Rescue Auxiliary (18 years), a bartender (59 years), Business Owner/Operator of Mar’s Trading Post Inn in Historic Wilmot, WI (16 years) with her husband, David. Marlene also served on the board for the Silver Lake Library and Zoning Board of Appeals. She was a very active member of the Calvary United Church of Christ, in addition to serving on the board.

She will be dearly missed by her good brother George Neu, her devoted sister, Pattie Neu, her brother and pool partner, Joe Neu and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, David J. Engstrom.