Marlene Wold

February 04, 1936 - September 23, 2025

Obituary

Marlene A. (Reals) Wold, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, on February 4, 1936, to Harold and Adella (Grunewald) Reals. Her family moved to Madison when she was 8 years old. Marlene graduated from East High in 1954 and married the late Harold Wold in 1955. She retired from Madison Gas and Electric in 1995.

Marlene is survived by a son, Kevin Wold and many cousins and friends.

She always said, “Everyday of retirement is a gift from God.”

Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N Sherman Ave. Madison, WI with Pastor Dan O’Brien from Messiah Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place at 2:15 P.M. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Sweet Cemetery in East Bristol/ Sun Prairie, WI.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Agrace Hospice and Messiah Lutheran Church.

To view the obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N Sherman Ave

608-249-8257

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Jody Friedenfels

Friend • 2 months ago

Marlene has been a dear part and friend of our family since my Mom, Dad, brother and Sister moved in a couple houses down from her in the 50's and early 60's. I've known her all my life. Her and I shared a loved of pretty things and dogs! She's was my Mom's best friend, even though they lived away, sometimes very far away from another from the early 60's on. I will miss you Marlene...suffer no more. Mom is waiting for you! You two will lunch, and shop and play cards and laugh. And best of all, neither of you will have anymore pain. Godspeed Beautiful Lady and wonderful friend. Our love and sympathy to her son, Kevin.

Mary Brantmeyer

Friend • 2 months ago

I worked with Marlene at Grant's Department Store. We had so much fun working there. We lost t

Arvid Mathison

Coworker • 2 months ago

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Kevin, who’ll bring the rum balls now? So many good memories. 😊 Rest in peace.

Kris