Marion R. Farmer

(Nee Schmitt) Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2008, at age 84. Beloved wife of Dr. Silas G. Farmer for 62 years. Loving mother of Susan Borth, Linda (Dr. Jeffrey Koberstein) Farmer of Connecticut, and Richard (Cate) Farmer of Florida. Proud grandmother of Meghan (Adam) Silliman of Connecticut, Alicia (Paul Szori) Borth of Janesville, Wisconsin, Nick (Kristin) Koberstein of Connecticut, Laura Borth of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Isabella, Miah and Christian Farmer of Florida. Great-grandmother of Brock and Cole Silliman of Connecticut. Sister of Henry (Melva) Schmitt of Minoqua, Wisconsin. Also loved by other family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Henry L. and Elydia M. W. Schmitt. Marion was a member of Faith United Church of Christ where she was the Church Council Secretary and chaired on the Board of Worship and Board of Deacons. She was also a choir member for 65 years. She was a member of the Northwest Milwaukee Womans Club, serving 2 terms as President, 6 years as Editor, and 10 years as a Board member. She also was a member of the Better TV & Film Council and the District Federation of Women's Clubs. Marion was a Voting Inspector for Milwaukee for 50 years. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 17, 4:00-7:00 PM. Additional Visitation at FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4240 North 78th Street, on Tuesday at 9:30 AM until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Valhalla Memorial Gardens.