Marilyn Joyce Stuckey, passed away on February 15th, 2025 at the age of 89 years. Born June 1st, 1935, in Elgin, Illinois, daughter of Donald and Martha (Stanley) Johnson. While attending Dakota High School, two life changing events occurred, she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and met her future husband, William (Bill) Stuckey. She graduated from Illinois State University in 1957 and later earned a master's degree from Stout University. She was known as a leader, educator, trailblazer, devoting her life to education and leadership working with and for people. She hosted a daily radio talk show, published a cookbook, and judged fairs for FHA and 4H for over 30 years. She worked in various school districts, establishing School to Work programs, developing new curriculum and securing grants. Her leadership extended to national and local organizations, including AAUW, Family and Consumer Sciences, FHA, Home Economics, Village of Bayside, Women's College Endowment Program and the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay and Childrens Services, where she held numerous leadership roles, received many awards, and participated in five mission trips to Nome, Alaska with her husband Bill. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. Marilyn was an avid card player, participating in weekly Sheepshead, Bridge, and Mahjong games. Two mottos Marilyn lived by; 'I have no limits. There is no 'No' in my dictionary, nothing is impossible for me' and 'Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest well, that is a choice.' Marilyn lived life to the fullest teaching us all what it means to use your gifts, serve, lead, and follow your passions and never letting her disability or age limit her. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by her. We ask that you remember her by the way she lived her life, contributing, continually learning, being generous with her time/expertise and giving back and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Marilyn did Marilyn driven by purpose and faith. Marilyn is survived by her daughters Susan (Trace) Goudreau and Cynthia Stuckey, son Steven Stuckey, grandchildren Cameron, Payton Goudreau, and Kaylee (Brian) Jordan, and great-grandchild Grace Jordan and many cousins, aunts/uncles, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband William Robert Stuckey and brother Donald V. Johnson Sr. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 1st, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, followed by a service at 11:30 am at the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay with a life celebration held after the service at 12:30 in the church fellowship hall including a lunch with Marilyn's favourites, storytelling, and music. Memorials can be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society or the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay in her honour. Flowers are welcome and can be sent to the church at 819 E Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home-Mequon, WI serving the family 262-241-8085 www.schmidtandbartelt.com