Marilyn Mae Biller's Obituary
Lakeview-Marilyn Mae (Wheeler) Biller, age 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on March 29, 2025. Marilyn was born on March 8, 1953, to the late Leo and Anna Mae Wheeler. She married the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Biller, and they shared 40 wonderful years together, filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Biller; her stepson, Ryan Biller and his wife, Becky Biller; and her two grandchildren, Ryan Biller, Jr. and Maddy Biller. She is also survived by her brother, Dennis Wheeler (Edith), sister-in-law Mary Wheeler, brothers in law Bob Hayes, Roger Biller (Kathy), sister in laws, Vicki Jo Dexter (Bill), Christi Denslow and many nieces and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Anna Mae Wheeler, and her brother, Larry Wheeler.Marilyn graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 and became a familiar employee at many local businesses including Perk's Place, Leppink's and Main Street Pizza. Her big smile and infectious laugh were her trademark. Marilyn began working at Lakeview Community Schools in 1990 until she retired in 2010. She held many fond memories of the various positions she had throughout the years, including driving a school bus, serving school lunches and finishing in custodial services. She loved working around the kids and always had a big hug, smile or high-five for each and every one of them.Marilyn was an excellent cook and enjoyed collecting and trying new recipes. She was known for her lemon bars, a potluck favorite and her banana bread and caramel corn that were special Christmas treats.She had many hobbies including bowling, participating in a national tournament, card and board games and online playing Words with Friends. Marilyn loved to camp and fish. She could often be found on a summer day, with her dog Molly, fishing on Tamarack Lake in her paddleboat, casting for big bass. But her favorite hobby was patrolling the neighborhood in her golf cart, catching up on the latest and sharing the news with the rest of the neighbors. She will be greatly missed. Marilyn had a wonderful sense of humor and loved spending time laughing with her family and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Lakeview United Church of Christ in Lakeview, MI. Visitation will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m., with a service following at 1:30 p.m. A luncheon will be served after the conclusion of the service. Memorials in Marilyn's honor may be made to the charity of your choice.
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