Obituary for Marilyn L. Romskog

She was born December 20, 1943, to Bernadine (Strand) and Ervin Sprain. She attended local schools, graduating from Bangor High School in 1961. She met and married the love of her life, Jim Romskog, and they were married on August 8, 1964. They were blessed with 58 wonderful years together.

Marilyn wore many hats throughout the years, but first and foremost was a wonderful wife and mother. Early in her adult life she worked at Batavia Bank and at Crescent Jewelers in La Crosse. After her marriage to Jim, along with being a homemaker, she worked as a secretary at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in West Salem, as well as a long-time member of the choir. She was also a member of the West Salem First Responders as well as maintaining her own wedding cake designing business. Together, Jim and Marilyn owned and operated Cozy Corner Cottages on Brice Prairie for 10 years. In 2005, she and Jim retired back to West Salem to enjoy cruises, bus tours, gardening and going to the casino.

Marilyn will be deeply missed by her entire family and many close friends.

Survivors include her loving husband, James Romskog; son, Gregory (Clarissa) Romskog; daughters, Christa (Don) Heilman and Susan (Chuck) Fellom; brothers, Richard (Sharon) Sprain and Dennis (Ann) Sprain; sisters, Cynthia McCarty, Elizabeth Dinger, and Karla (Tom) Lord; sister-in-law, Jane Paisly; grandchildren, Jordan (Whitney) Romskog, Josh Romskog, Allie (Mike) Pedrin, Nicole (Gabe) Alexander, Brandon Heilman, Brent Heilman, Brittany Heilman, Sam Fellom, and Kaylee Fellom; great-grandchildren, Venice Romskog, Aria Romskog, Brooklyn Pedrin, and Malia Pedrin; along with many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Bernadine Sprain and her grandson, Jamie Romskog.

Thank you to all the Mayo Health System doctors and staff for the exceptional care and support. Thank you also to the many family and friends for their prayers and visits over the past week. A special thanks to Pastor John from Our Saviors for the spiritual care and comfort during such a difficult time. Bless you all!

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in West Salem. Burial will be in Neshonoc Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m., until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday at Fredrickson Funeral Home, Jostad Chapel, 121 N. Youlon St., West Salem. A visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m., until the time of service, Friday, at the church. Memorials may be given to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, West Salem.