Virginia Helen Marek

Virginia "Ginger" Helen Marek (Nee Herriges)

She was reunited with her beloved husband, Ronald Marek, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage on October 9, 2026, in Franklin, Wisconsin. She was born on January 12, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Virginia will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Gerhard and Helen Herriges, and by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stanley and Charlotte Marek.

She is survived by her children, Jody (Mitchell) Patterson, Jeff (Barb), Timothy (Renee), and Peter (Theresa) Marek. Proud grandma to 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters, Joanne and Susan, and by her brothers, Russ (Claudette) and Mike (Judy). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who spent time with Virginia and brought comfort and companionship to her life.

Visitation will be held on November 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 4315 South Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI 53151. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Hunger Task Force or Salvation Army.