She was born in Buffalo, NY, on January 21, 1938 to Charles and Audrey Wood of Middleport, NY. She attended school in Middleport and helped her parents run an apple orchard for the cider mill. She worked part time at the Apple Grove Inn Restaurant in Medina, NY.
Marlene met the love of her life, Donald Eggert a Korean War Navy Veteran and married him on September 15, 1956. They had 4 children between 1958 and 1968.
She and Donald and three children moved to Florida in 1978. She helped Donald sell realty in Palm Bay for several years. They were members of Peace Lutheran church for 40 plus years. She volunteered in the office stuffing envelopes and counting offerings.
Donald passed in November 2002. She always let everyone know that she was looking forward to seeing him in Heaven.
Marlene is survived by sons, Kevin and Tim (Gale) and daughters, Darlene (Joe) and Buffy (Boo). She had eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780.