Marilyn Violette Strandberg, age 85 of Minneapolis, born December 5, 1923 in Duluth, MN to Walter and Dora Christensen, passed away July 17, 2009. Marilyn was a long time member of Living Word Lutheran Church in Eagan. She will be sorely missed by her husband of 64 years, Clifford; children: Andrea (Frank) Patterson, Paul (Marion) Strandberg, Dorene (Michael) Hanson, and David (Sue) Strandberg; grandchildren: Nadine (Dan) Rutledge, Dan (Angie) Patterson, Kristi Strandberg, Josh Strandberg, Sarah (Joseph) Barbee, and Emily Hanson; great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Jack, Tenley, and Jonathan; sister, Janet (David) Berndt and many other family and friends. Memorial service is 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 with visitation one hour before at Living Word Lutheran Church, 4300 Nicols Road , Eagan. Private burial at a later date.