Marjorie J. Pihl

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Pihl, Marjorie J. age 81, of Wayzata, died peacefully on July 10th, 2014 with her family by her side. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur T. and Elsie P. Erickson; loving husband of 52 years, Charles R. Pihl; and beautiful niece, Tristin O. Erickson. Survived by daughters, Susan Pihl-Niederman (Rob), Sharon P. Smith (James); sons, Charles E. (Holly), Richard (Ann), and Paul (Katie); grandchildren, Adam Frederickson (Andrea), Ashley Gilbertson (Nick), Ryan, Brent, and Justin Niederman, Charlie and Samantha Pihl, Tanner and Reagan Marjorie Pihl; great-grandchildren, Elliette and Crosbie Frederickson, Tucker and Finn Gilbertson; brothers, Gerald Erickson (Kay), Richard Erickson; nephews, Jerry Erickson (Ben), Ted Erickson (Angie), Tyler and Lucas Erickson. Marge was an owner, board member, and shareholder of family business Holiday Companies, based in Bloomington and operating retail stores throughout the Midwest, Northwest, and Alaska. She attended Northrup Collegiate School and Carleton College. Marge served on the Board of Trustees for Gustavus Adolphus College and served on the Board of Directors for the Gustavus Library Associates. She chaired the first benefit for the Gustavus Library Associates and worked on subsequent benefits for many years. Marge served on Board of Directors of Mount Olivet Community Concern Board and led the committee that found homes for a Uganda and Vietnamese family. She was a member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities Women's Association for over 30 years. She chaired their very first silent auction, worked on countless galas, and was a quintessential fundraiser. Marge was a volunteer for the Red Cross. She was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church since age 13 and all five of her children were baptized and confirmed by longtime friend, Pastor Paul Youngdahl. Marge was a loving wife, steadfast and loyal caregiver to her husband Chuck who spent the last 26 years of his life confined to a wheelchair. Marge and Chuck enjoyed spending time with friends and family while living on the lake, at their Bird Wing Farm in Litchfield, Christmases in Jackson Hole, or wintering in Scottsdale. Marge was a true matriarch to her family where she espoused the importance of family as a first priority. Marge loved music! She first learned to play piano, then the violin where she played with the McPhail Orchestra. She took up the organ while she was at Carleton College. Marge loved to go to the Dakota Jazz Club where she tapped her toes and made many friends with both the musicians and the staff. Marge was an avid volunteer with an active social schedule. She was adored by all who were lucky enough to call her Mom, Nana, or friend and she will be dearly missed. We would like to thank Becky's Gals for providing wonderful nursing care during the last 6 mos, the Allina Hospice Nurses and also the wonderful staff at N.C. Little Hospice House. Memorials welcomed to: N. C. Little Hospice 7019 Lynmar Lane Edina, MN 55435 Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 5025 Knox Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 or the American Cancer Society. Memorial service Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 PM, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th & Knox Ave S., Mpls. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on July 14, 2014