Rapid City - Marilyn K. Warvi was born July 17, 1942, in Deadwood, SD to Wilbur & Hazel Tretheway.  She was joined by one brother William on April 2, 1944.  She graduated from Lead High School in 1960 and Black Hills State College in 1964.

She then married the love of her life, Bill Warvi, on August 8, 1964.

Marilyn was a second grade teacher at the Grandview Elementary School in Rapid City for 5 years and then concentrated on being a homemaker.  She was an avid artist working with stained glass, oil painting, cake decorating and sewing.  She loved to golf and never visited homes without a dish to share.

Marilyn was a perfect Aunt to her nieces and nephews.  She made specialty birthday cakes and attended many of their activities.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Warvi; brother William (Margaret) Tretheway; sister in laws: Marilyn (Melvin)Jorgensen and Virginia Warvi; nephews: Daniel (Dagmar) Warvi and Brad (Chancie) Jorgensen; nieces: Ree Ann (Ron) Jolly, Kathy Spencer, Patsy Warvi, Michelle (Mike) Anderson, Tania (Steve) Richmond, Penny (Thad) Stout, Rebecca (Pat) Keegan, and Christianna (Greg) White; and countless great grandnieces and nephews.  She was well loved by all her family and friends.

Graveside service will be 10:00 am Monday, July 27, 2020 at Rosehill Cemetery at Spearfish with Rev. Bob Jacobs officiating.

Arrangements by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home