Marlene Adelle Friske

Marlene Adelle Friske of MoundsView, MN, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 91 years. Survived by children Barton Friske (Julia), Maureen Colombo (John) Andrea Friske; grandchildren Russell Friske (Shawna), Carmen Friske (James Griggs), Nicholas Colombo, three great grandchildren, sister Audrey Burr (Robert), brother-in-law Dean Olson, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by parents Ernest and Stella Swanson, sister Laverne Olson.  

Marlene was raised in New Brighton, MN, across the street from the family dairy farm and graduated from White Bear High School.  She worked at Benson Optical and Dayton’s Warehouse.  She was married to Robert L Friske for 30 years.  She was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in MoundsView and belonged to the church’s quilters group.  She also served on the finance committee. She loved to sew and created clothes for herself and her children including their dolls.  She also liked to spend her time gardening.  In her later years, she liked to read, work on puzzles and played card games with her family.  

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65, Fridley, MN.  

Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, St Anthony, MN, Monday, November 18, 2024.