Ruth Marlene Yelkin was born on December 27, 1935 in Humboldt, Nebraska to E. B. (Bud) and Ruth (Wilson) Roe.  She died on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 3 months, and 9 days.

On August 19, 1956, Marlene married Richard Yelkin at Auburn, Nebraska.  To this union, three children were born – Judy, Steve, and Cathy. Marlene enjoyed spending time with all her family.  She also enjoyed a variety of hobbies, such as bowling, reading, gardening, canning, and baking especially family favorites of Cinnamon Rolls and Cheese Cake.  Marlene loved cheering on her favorite teams of the Packers and Cowboys.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She helped serve her town of Loup City as an EMT. Marlene was loved by all who knew her.

Surviving Marlene include her children Judy and husband Damon Roach of Louisville, NE – Steve Yelkin of Grand Island, NE – Cathy and husband Mike Glinsmann, of LaVista, NE – brother Gerald "Jiggs" (Janet) Roe, grandchildren  - Whitney (Chad) Yelkin, Tanner Yelkin, Logan (Robin) Yelkin, Kaylee (Mike) Roach, Hanna and husband Tom Swanson, Gabe Roach, Adam Roach, Elliot Roach, Shelby and husband Kyle Hrabik, and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents E.B. (Bud) and Ruth Roe, her husband, Richard and 2 brothers – Donald Roe and Wayne Roe.

Date & Hour of Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Wherry Mortuary (207 Nemaha Street, Humboldt, NE   68376)

Visitation:  Visitation will be one hour before services at the Mortuary

Memorials are suggested to Family's Choice for later designation.
Lunch will be served following Graveside Services at the Auburn American Legion Post, 909 I Street, Auburn, Nebraska

Condolences may be sent to fusselmanallenharvey.com

Arrangements By:  Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, 413 Elm Street, Louisville, NE 68037   402-234-3985