Marilyn E. Ped

Marilyn E. Ped, age 74, of Rosemount died September 22, 2010. Marilyn was born August 26, 1936 in Clayton, WI to Robert and Hazel (Westlund) Olson. She grew up on a farm, attended country school, and graduated from Amery High School in 1954. She trained and worked as a nurse at Miller Hospital and graduated from North Park University in 1960. She completed registered nurse training at St. Mary's University.After working as a nurse for over forty years, she retired from United Hospital in 2000. Marilyn married Otto Ped on September 15, 1973 in Clear Lake, WI. She enjoyedthe outdoors, especially gardening, birding, and trail walking. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her husband Otto; daughters Kimberly Ped of St. Paul and Karin (Michael) Larson of Rosemount; sister Donna (Roger) Barrett of New Hope; brother Wayne Olson of Prior Lake; also many nieces, nephews, and friends. The Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Brent Birdsall will be held 11am Monday, September 27, 2010 at Berean Baptist Church, 309 Co. Rd. 42 E., Burnsville. The interment will follow at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Olson, Tom Barrett, David Olson, Wayne Olson, Roger Barrett, Kyle Barrett. The visitation will be held from 4-7pm Sunday at the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 E. 7th St., Hastings and 1 hour prior to the service at church.Memorials are preferred.