Marian Louise Zaudtke, age 82 of Tower, MN died Friday, April 6, 2018 in Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, FL. She was born May 27, 1935 in Soudan, the daughter of Matt and Jenny (Johnson) Avikainen, was a 1953 graduate of Tower-Soudan High School, and received her LPN training at the Gillette Hospital. Marian married Marvin Zaudtke on September 4, 1965 in White Bear Lake, MN and was employed as an LPN. 1n 1970 she moved to Tower with her husband and they purchased and operated the Arrowhead Garage in Tower; and worked as an LPN in the Pineview Rest Home in Soudan. In 1979, Marian and Marvin purchased the Pineview Rest Home and renamed it Parkside Homes, they operated this business until 2004. Since that time, Marian enjoyed retirement, her home on Birch Point, and her winter home in Fort Myers Beach, FL. Marian was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Soudan, Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Myers Beach, the Tower Woman's Civic Improvement Club, Bayside Estates Socialites Club in Ft. Myers Beach, and was a former church council member at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Marian loved to fish, go boating on Lake Vermilion, was an avid Vikings fan, and played bocce ball. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marian is survived by her children: Steve (Lelu) Zaudtke of Tower, Becky Zaudtke of Sun City, AZ, and Sara Zaudtke of Tower; grandchildren: Jessica (Judd Sampson) Lehman, Rachel (Mike) Gordon, Matt (Rachel) Zaudtke, and Sarah (John) Mayo; great-grandchildren: Chloe Lehman, Quinn Sampson, Hazel Gordon, Oscar Gordon, and Nora Zaudtke; sister: Ann Leclaire of Flower Mound, TX; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Marvin; and brothers: Russell, Donald, and Edmond Avikainen.

The Memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, May 11, 2018 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Soudan. A gathering time for family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Church.

Family services provided by Bauman-Vermilion, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Gathering Time for Family & Friends

Friday May 11, 2018 , 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Soudan

Memorial Service

Friday May 11, 2018 , 12:00 PM

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Soudan

Inurnment

Friday May 11, 2018

Lakeview Cemetery