Service Information
Marian C. Skaar, age 88, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Funeral Service will be livestreamed via https://www.facebook.com/FaithLutheranHutchinson
Obituary
Marian Clara Skaar was born on November 22, 1935, in Morris, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Arthur and Lenora (Gulbrandson) Graff. Marian was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church in Donnelly, Minnesota. She started school at age 5 in a one room schoolhouse 2 ½ miles from their home. There were eight grades. She received her high school education in Morris, and was a graduate of the Morris High School Class of 1953. Marian furthered her education at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On August 20, 1955, Marian was united in marriage to David Skaar at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church in Donnelly. This marriage was blessed with five children, Rebecca, Pamela, Robin, Michele, and Michael. Throughout their marriage Marian and David resided in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, and later moved to Hutchinson, MN. They shared 69 years of marriage.
Marian was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker to her family. She was a legal secretary in Blanchardville, the office secretary for Buffalo Lake Farmers Elevator, and ran the photography studio out of their home for many years. Marian was also employed at Hallmark in Hutchinson. She retired in 1992. Marian was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of the Faith Lutheran Church Choir and Women’s Group, enjoyed attending Spit ‘n Shine, Bible Study, serving funerals and quilting at the church.
Marian also enjoyed cooking, knitting, golfing, puzzles and traveling. Over 300 prayer shawls have been knit and given to those who are ill and in need of comfort. She loved to play bridge and entertaining. Marian cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
Marian passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 88 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Marian is survived by her
Husband, David Skaar of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Rebecca Grabow and her husband, Tim of Madison Lake, MN,
Pamela Skaar Meier of Chaska, MN,
Robin Skaar and his wife, Susan of Dakota Dunes, SD,
Michele Melius and her husband, Tom of Mayer, MN,
Michael Skaar and his wife, Julianne of Farmington, MN;
Grandchildren, John (Andrea) Grabow, Jennifer Johnson (Dave Gonsior), Ryan (Hannah) Skaar, Christina (Tregg) Fay, Taylor (Tyler) Melius-Polzin, Jackson (Ashley) Melius, Rachel Meier, Mark Meier, Mikaela Skaar, Abigail (Igor) Kovalchuk, Jaden (Cathryn) Skaar and Jordan Skaar;
Great-grandchildren, Kenley, Cole and Miles Grabow, Bex Johnson, Aria and Grayson Fay, Cade Melius-Polzin, Lorelai Skaar, and Ari J Skaar;
Sister, Lavonne Hansen of Darwin, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Sylvia Graff of Deer River, MN and Marilyn Graff of Eagan, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Marian is preceded in death by her Parents, Arthur and Lenora Graff; Granddaughter, Gretchen Meier; Brother, Arnold Graff and Wallace Graff; Sister, LeVerne Graff; Brother-in-law, Ben Hansen; Niece, Sherry Hanson.
Kathy & Jim Stueber says
To Skaar family;
Was so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I remember the times I spent at your house with Becky. And working at church with Marion. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Kathy (Peterson) Stueber
Maynard&Shirley Holtz says
What a shock David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis and Barb Burkstrand says
Our thoughts, prayers, and sincere sympathy are with you, David, and each and every family member.
Kathy (Yerks) Berghuis says
So sorry for your loss.
Judy Sladek says
Oh my Goodness, so sorry to read this! Remembering our wedding photographers, David and Marion of 62 yrs. Ago!
God’s Blessings and Sincere condolences!
Cheryl Buboltz says
Oh Dave….I am so sorry. What a shock, to hear of Marion’s passing. My our gracious God grant you comfort.
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies to the Skaar family. You both did our wedding in 1982.
Gary and Meryl Petersen says
Dear Dave Skaar and Family:
Sending thoughts over time and distance of the good times we had and the memories that help contribute to a life well lived.
Maureen Ullian says
Dave and family,
Sending you my deepest condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the loving memories of Marian. Thinking of you and your family, and sending heartfelt condolences and love.
Julia Hagen Accola says
When we were looking for a photographer for our wedding in 1967, my younger sister said, “Mr. Skaar takes pictures.” You two did our wedding and those of my 5 siblings. Thirty-five years later, we wanted a print of our wedding photo to display at our daughter’s wedding. You were able to supply it for us. May you be blessed with lots of wonderful memories.
Kathy (Schwartz) Uecker says
My heartful sympathy to David and family during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Pam Hahn says
Im with Kathy Schwartz Uecker my sympathies to the Skaar family, my prayers go out to you.
Arden and Marilyn Alsleben says
So sorry for your loss David and to your whole family. I just loved visiting with Marion. You also did our wedding Photo’s Almost 55 years ago. Our prayers are with your whole family.
Twyla Waller says
Our deepest sympathies to all.
My Parents were good friends back in the day. Our baby pictures were all taken by Dave. I am 62! I remeber my parents talking about Marion and Dave, and how our pictures were painted with colors!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blessed be Marion’s Memories.
Twyla & Chuck
Jacquelyn Rosenow says
Dave and family, So sorry to hear of the death of Marion. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Betty Braun says
What a shock to hear about Marian . Dave deepest sympathies. You guys sat behind me in church for many years. It was wonderful to know Marian in quilting also. She will be missed.
Mary Yerks says
David and family, so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. Praying for comfort for you and your family.
Mary Yerks
Claire Woelfel says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marion. I will always remember her for her kindness and grace. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Jannicke says
Sorry to hear this. She was a lovely person and I loved working with her at Faith.
Kay Wilson-Clay says
What a delightful and grand lady! I have many fond memories of Marian when I was at Faith. Holding you in prayer as you grieve.
Bless be your memories.
Orv & Bev Moe says
She was a delightful member of our small group bible study at Faith. She will be missed by all but Jesus promise of eternal life helps all of us understand both life and death.
Mary Hunter says
DaveandMarian … That has been one word for the Christopherson / Hunter households for decades. How blessed we are to call you family.
Our families have blankets and shawls knit by Marian’s loving hands. Many of us have recipe cards that begin with “From the Kitchen of Marian Skaar.”
How Marian lived her life is the best recipe of all: Show great love for family and friends, love and serve your Lord and Savior, be involved, travel whenever you can, play board games, have a puzzle in the works and find a reason to smile.
We will always smile when we remember Marian’s ready laugh and big hugs.
All our love to you Dave and your wonderful family.
Jon and Mary Hunter
Leroy and Darlene Karg says
Dave and family you have our sympathy. Sad to lose a member of the Faith family
Leroy & Darlene Karg
Jan Klabunde says
My Sympathy to the Skaar family. God will give you strength during this time. Sending Prayers to all
Wendy Blixrud Beckmann says
My condolences to the whole family. We shared time close to one another in Buffalo Lake and I always kept track through family at Faith. Celebrate the wonderful memories of Marion’s life well lived.
Wendy Blixrud Beckmann
Wendy Blixrud Beckmann says
My condolences to the whole family. We shared time close to one another in Buffalo Lake and I always kept track through family at Faith. Celebrate the wonderful memories of Marian’s life well lived.
Wendy Blixrud Beckmann