Marian M. (Schumacher) Muhlenbruck-Pralle, 101, of Latimer passed away on
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Funeral Services for Marian Muhlenbruck-Pralle will be held Saturday, November
18, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 204 E South Street,
Latimer, Iowa with Pastor Joseph Dunnwald officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Marian was born September 8, 1922, daughter of Chris & Lilian (Fredricks)
Schumacher in Sumner, Iowa. At age 2 her family moved to Hampton, Iowa. She
attended public school in Hampton graduating in 1940. While attending school she
worked for Drierdale restaurant.
On April 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Ervin Muhlenbruck of Latimer.
Soon after the marriage Ervin was drafted into the US Army. Marian followed
Ervin while he was within the States. He was stationed in Petersburg, Virginia
and Seattle, Washington. When Ervin was sent overseas; Marian stayed in
Bellingham, Washington for some time and worked for Boeing aircraft. After
leaving Boeing, she returned to Hampton and worked at the Ben Franklin store.
When Ervin returned from the service they made their home in Latimer, Iowa.
In June 1962, Marian started her career in insurance at Carlson Insurance in
Latimer. Her career spanned some 52 years in the insurance business. She
retired in 2014, when she was honored with a 40 year plaque.
On November 8, 2014, Marian married Arlo Pralle of Latimer. The couple made
their home in Latimer, where she was an active member of Latimer Fun Days and
was awarded for her community service. Marian was an avid golfer, enjoyed
shopping trips, and was a member of the Immanuel UCC.
She is survived by her husband, Arlo; one son Ron (Theresa) Muhlenbruck of
Osage; grandchildren Laura (Chad) Laramore of Missouri and Russell (Laura)
Muhlenbruck of Missouri; great grandchildren Elliot & Andersenn; step-children
Darwin (LaDonna) Pralle of rural Latimer, Rodney (Sandra) Pralle of rural
Hampton, Wayne (Amy) Pralle of rural Latimer, Colleen (Mike) Trees of Belmond,
and Wanda (Brian) Hiscocks of Britt; many step grandchildren and step
great-grandchildren. She leaves two very good friends, Sue Gauger and Sonna
McMahon of Latimer.
Proceeding her in death was husband, Ervin, an infant daughter, parents Chris &
Lilian Schumacher, sisters Eunice Robertson of Garner, Iowa and Mae Sanford of
Fort Dodge. One brother, Raymond of Waterloo, Iowa.