Marian J. Eschrich, of Random Lake, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home in Sheboygan. She was 85 years old.

Marian was born on April 2, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Harry and Erna (Granzow) Bade. She graduated from Rufus King High School in the class of 1956.

Marian had a deep devotion to Richard Eschrich, whom she married on February 27, 1960, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They spent 63 years together.

Marian was an incredible role model to her daughters Pamela (Dowayne) Lawrenz and Vicki (Rocky) Risse, her grandchildren; Michelle (Jerod) Wollner, Michael Lawrenz, Kevin (Jessica) Risse, Keith Risse, and Kyle (Chelsea) Risse, nine great-grandchildren and her sister Judy (Harry) Knoblauch. Marian was a pillar of strength and love to her family.

Marian always created special experiences and memories for the family to hold on to. Holiday parties were always one of Marian's favorite activities. She was known for going all out for Christmas with her family. She enjoyed creating and sewing Mr. & Mrs. Claus figurines. Marian's homemade decorated cakes were in demand for family birthday parties. Marian was an active member at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, helping in any way that she could.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, along with her sisters Joyce Weigel and Jane Schmiechen, and parents-in-law Robert and Mary Jane Eschrich.

The family will greet friends and relatives on Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church from 4:00PM-6:00PM. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:00 PM. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Sherman Center is located at W5406 County Hwy SS, Random Lake, WI 53075.  In Lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated.