Obituary of Marlene Harden

Marlene Harden January 19, 1935 – June 16, 2021 Age 86 of Maplewood passed away peacefully June 16, 2021, with her family by her side. Preceded in death by parents, Alfonse & Ella Metz; siblings, Jack and Jean; infant great granddaughter, Chloe. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Duane; son, Mark; daughter, Nancy; 6 grandchildren, Jason (Christie), Jim (Jenn), Kristi (Chris), Matt (Kelly), Michael, and Kelly (Tim); 11 great grandchildren, Logan, Bryce, Lucy, Everett, Madi, Kenzie, Mathew, Micah, Malena, Kinleigh and Rylin; siblings, Jim Metz, Mark (Diane) Metz, and Ellen (Ron) Wildman. Marlene was a hard worker throughout her life and spent the last 25 years of her career with Polar Plastics in Oakdale, MN. Marlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a love of the outdoors and animals. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling and time with friends and family. She had a kind and generous soul and a fun-loving spirit. Marlene will be dearly missed by those whose lives she touched. A small, private family service will be held Thursday, July 1st. The family invites you to join them afterwards for food, drinks & fellowship at the American Legion in North St. Paul from 4:30-7:30PM. Since Marlene loved animals, in lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Spots Last Stop Canine Rescue, 15084 Appaloosa Trail NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 or log onto spotslaststop.org to donate in memory of Marlene J. Harden.