Longtime West Bend Resident Marilyn Holmquist Dies at 93

Holmquist was an active member of the community, serving on numerous boards and foundations.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Marilyn Luise (Moeller) Holmquist, a lifelong resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 93. Holmquist was a dedicated community member, serving on the boards of the Schloemer Foundation, COLUMNS, Valpo Guild, and the Concordia-Wisconsin Foundation. She was also an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she held various leadership roles.

Why it matters

Holmquist's passing marks the end of an era for West Bend, as she was a pillar of the community for decades. Her involvement in numerous local organizations and her commitment to her church and community will be greatly missed.

The details

Holmquist was born on October 4, 1932, to Arnold and Verna (Dobbratz) Moeller. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1954 with a degree in Elementary Education and taught school in Appleton, Wisconsin, where she met her husband, William 'Bill' Holmquist. The couple were married in 1956 and were together for 58 years until Bill's passing. Marilyn Holmquist was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, serving in various leadership roles, including as president of the Ladies Guild, and as a board member for the St. John's West Bend Foundation.

  • Marilyn Holmquist passed away on February 12, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend.
  • Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home in West Bend, and on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church.

The players

Marilyn Luise (Moeller) Holmquist

A lifelong resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, who was an active member of the community, serving on numerous boards and foundations, and was a dedicated member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

William 'Bill' Holmquist

Marilyn Holmquist's husband of 58 years.

Arnold Moeller

Marilyn Holmquist's father.

Verna (Dobbratz) Moeller

Marilyn Holmquist's mother.

Ann (Douglas) West

One of Marilyn Holmquist's children.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Marilyn Holmquist's passing marks the end of an era for West Bend, as she was a pillar of the community for decades, serving on numerous local boards and foundations, and being an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Her dedication to her community and her family will be greatly missed.