Marlys (Schroeder) Sass

Marlys Joan Sass, 80, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home in rural Chatfield. Marlys was born July 3rd, 1935 to Arnold and Leola (Gerths) Schroeder, in Rochester, MN.

On October 17, 1953 she married Elmer Sass at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. She resided 62 years on a farm in the Chatfield area.  She worked as a secretary at Chatfield Public Schools for several years.

Marlys is survived by her three children, Pam ( Mike) Thieke, Rahn (Pat) Sass, Scott (Barb) Sass; grandchildren Meghan (Tom) Evans, Rachel (Ben) Morey, Aaron (Shana) Thieke, Jesse (Jamie) Sass, Cpt. Jake Sass, Alex Sass, Karen Sass; great grandchildren, Thad and Adia Evans, Brayen, Marlys and Ruthie Morey, Waylon, Wesley and Tilly Thieke, and Evelyn Crouse; her sister Lois (Sally) Clobes, and brother Jim (Linda) Schroeder.

She was proceeded in death by her husband.

The visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Chatfield Lutheran Church, and one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 also at Chatfield Lutheran Church in Chatfield, MN, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating.

Burial will be at Chatfield Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials will be given to Chatfield Lutheran Church.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com