Mrs. Marian L Radford, age 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Marian was born September 4, 1934 to John and Sophie (BusBoom) Minzel in Lancaster county. Marian was baptized in the Lutheran Faith on September 30, 1934 at St Paul's Church. She was confirmed April 17, 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Malcolm High School in 1952.
Marian was a loving mother and was blessed with six children and 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Her faith was a big part of her life. Her life revolved around her family. She worked hard to make sure her family was around her and spending time together.
She worked for Goodyear Rubber Co. for 39 years. She never met a stranger and while working made numerous life long friends. Marian was an active member of the Ladies Circle with the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Die-Hard Campers. She had a passion for camping, fishing and gardening. Anything she grew would eventually be canned. Marian also enjoyed crafting, focusing on bead work and embroidery.
Marian resided at Tabitha Rehabilitation Center for the last 4 years. During that time she received the nickname "Grandma" and "Spit-Fire". Above all else she had a heart of Gold. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Marian is preceded by her parents John and Sophie; son Melvin Radford; brother Leroy Minzel.
A visitation for Marian will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. A funeral service will occur Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 S 33rd St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510. lincolnfh.com
