Marilyn Jean Buck

Marilyn was born and raised in Fairmont, Minnesota, the daughter of Florence (Jennings) and Arthur Buck. After graduation from Fairmont High School she continued her education at Swedish Hospital Nursing School and graduated in 1952 as a registered nurse. She was employed at the Fairmont hospital for several years before moving to the St. James hospital where she remained for the rest of her career. Marilyn was in charge of Quality Assurance at area hospitals for several years before retirement. In her leisure time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, ceramics, painting, and reading. Marilyn also enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Norway Lake. Marilyn is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Harold and Marcy Buck of Burnsville, a sister-in-law Phyllis Buck of Mankato and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Arthur & Florence Buck and a brother Gerald Buck. Service Information 11:30 am Saturday, April 23, 2016 Honassa Free Lutheran Church 11th Street South St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Fellowship to follow.