Marilyn A. Hasler, Fertile, MN, passed away, at age 76, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Fair Meadow Nursing
Home in Fertile, MN.
Marilyn Ann (Olson) Hasler was born July 22 in Valley City, ND to Pearl (Regner) and Arthur Olson. Marilyn’s
early years were spent in Marion, ND where she attended elementary school. In 1960 Pearl married Ronald Seefeldt
of Grand Rapids, ND. Marilyn attended and graduated from LaMoure HS in 1966. That summer she attended Valley
City State College, graduating three years later with a major in biology and a math minor. She taught biology in
Huron, SD 1969-1970 and married Dennis Hasler on June 26, 1970. She taught junior high math and science in
Edgeley, ND 1970-1971.
In 1971 Marilyn and Dennis moved to Fertile, MN. They were blessed with three children, Ethan (1972), Kristen
(1976) and Zachary (1978). After all three children were in school, Marilyn did some substitute teaching. She also
worked in season at a tax office and was briefly the city librarian. Marilyn developed a deep interest in antiques and
had an eagle eye for high-quality pieces at a bargain price. For several years she had an antique shop with a local
shop owner.
Marilyn was a gifted craftswoman, working wonders with a sewing machine and hand stitching. She also crocheted,
knit, did hardanger, wheat weaving, and basket weaving. She was active in Concordia Lutheran Church teaching
Sunday school, vacation bible school, singing in the choir, working in the altar guild, and was active in women’s
bible study and prayer groups. Although afflicted with four major illnesses, three of them incurable, her strong
Christian faith, the most important thing in her life, gave her the strength to live with grace and dignity.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Arthur; and brother, Darrell Seefeldt. She is survived by her
husband, Dennis; children, Ethan (Wendie) Hasler of East Grand Forks, MN; Kristen (Jimmy) of Los Angeles, CA,
and Zachary of Fargo, ND; sisters, Jane (Ken) Aller of Naples, FL, and Lisa (Jim) Zalusky of Mapleton, ND;
brother, Chad Seefeldt of Grand Rapids, ND; grandchildren, Noah and Quindelynne; nieces, Tara and Melissa; and
nephews, Travis and Christopher.
A private family service will be held at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Fertile, MN. Inurnment will be conducted
at a later date. It is preferred that any memorials go to Breakthrough T1D (formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation.)
