Marilyn Nermoe

Velva

Marilyn Edith Nermoe, 75, Velva, died at a Velva care center on Friday, April 11, 2025 with family by her side.

She was born in Willmar, Minnesota, on July 13, 1949, to Glenn and Edith (Snyder) Miller.

Marilyn was raised on the family dairy farm in Paynesville, Minnesota, and graduated from high school in 1967.

After high school, she attended St. Paul Bible College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Marilyn married Gene O. Nermoe on Dec. 20, 1969. They lived in the Twin Cities, where Marilyn worked at a State Farm Insurance office and J.C. Penney’s.

In 1971, the couple moved to Upham, North Dakota, to be near Gene’s family and begin their own family.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, and partner, taking great joy in her family. She spent countless hours gardening, canning, and freezing produce to provide for her family, and she loved cooking and baking; her pies were unrivaled.

In addition to caring for her family, Marilyn had a creative side.

She was an avid seamstress, making countless pieces of clothing for her daughters, including dresses for them and their dolls.

Marilyn also enjoyed macramé, ceramics, and painting, sharing her creative spirit with her family and friends. She had a passion for flowers and participated in yearly flower shows.

Marilyn was active in her community and church life throughout the years. She was a member of the Glenburn First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and played piano to accompany church music.

In addition to her church involvement, Marilyn served as a 4-H leader and played piano for 4-H events.

Later, after moving to Velva, she joined Immanuel Baptist Church in Minot and continued to participate in church activities and fellowship.

Marilyn is survived by her children: Brenda and husband Jeff Lundblad, Medford, Oregon; Constance (Connie) and husband Shawn Bryant, Velva; and Rachel and husband Chad Moen, Upham. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Johnathan (Jack), Zane, Sarah Lundblad, and William and Matthew Bryant.

She is also survived by her brother, Philip Miller of Fort Myers, Florida; a brother-in-law, Neil Nermoe of Minot; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Miller and Darlene Wettels; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Edith; her husband, Gene (2004); brothers Wesley, Roger, and Kenneth; a stillborn baby sister; a sister-in-law, Geri Spanier; and an infant granddaughter, Marian Elizabeth Bryant.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot.

A visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., prior to the funeral.

Burial will be at Deep River Cemetery at Upham later in the afternoon.

Niewoehner Funeral Home, www.niewoehnerfh.com.

Published by The Minot Daily News, April 15, 2025.