Marian Marie (Potchie) Bourdelais, 89, of Marinette, went home to join her beloved husband, Robert, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was born January 30, 1922 to LaVern and Elva Potchie and was a lifelong resident of Marinette.

Marian married Robert G. Bourdelais on July 16, 1943. They had six children and were together for 63 years. Marian enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and baker and enjoyed cooking for her family, relatives and friends. Marian was an avid bowler, enjoyed making ceramics, crocheting and playing cards at the Senior Center. Bob and Marian enjoyed summers at their cottage on Shore Drive and spending winter months in Florida.

Marian worked at Little River Country Club and catered many events out of her home. She also worked as a secretary for Wood Oil Co., DeHart's Gas and at Marinette High School until her retirement in 1986.

Marian is survived by her children, Robert (Gillian) Bourdelais and Barbara (Craig) Messerschmidt, both of Green Bay; and Bruce Bourdelais, Bradley Bourdelais, Delore (Nancy) Bourdelais and Callie Gryzwa, all of Marinette; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Kolander of Florida; a brother, LaVern Potchie, Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Bette DelMonaco, both of California.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; an infant brother; father and mother-in-law, Delore and Hazel Bourdelais; a brother-in-law, Paul Kolander and son-in-law, Willie Gryzwa.

Friend may call at Hansen-Onion-Martell funeral home, Marinette, after 2 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Craig Mansur officiating.