Marilyn Rose Rettig, 86, of Augusta, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Fort Madison.
She was born on February 5, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa to Bertha (Pickrell) and Samuel Crafton.
On September 5, 1959, she married Ralph Rettig in Lomax, Illinois. Ralph and Marilyn had one son, Douglas, and two daughters, Michelle and Julie.
Marilyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family, especially every Sunday family gatherings.
Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Greg Soper) Terhune and Julie Rettig; four grandchildren, Jody (Cody), Brittnie (Cameron), Erinn, and Brenden; four great grandchildren, Nikolas, A.J., Zachariah and Emma; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, son Douglas, ten siblings, and brother and sisters-in-law.
The graveside funeral service and inurnment for Marilyn will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12th at Augusta Cemetery, Augusta, Iowa.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.