Marilyn Louise (Walterscheid) Bierschenk

Marilyn Louise Walterscheid Bierschenk, age 79, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Muenster, Texas, the same small town where her story began on April 28, 1947. Born to Paul and Clara Pels Walterscheid, Marilyn grew up surrounded by family and faith, two things that would define every chapter of her life. When she married Kenneth Bierschenk in July of 1969, the two began building a life together that would become the foundation for a large and loving family. Their marriage was one of true partnership, whether they were raising their four children, working on the farm side by side, or simply enjoying the company of the incredible circle of friends they gathered over the years, many of whom remain close to this day. If you knew Marilyn in her early years, you knew she was not a woman who sat still. She moved through life with energy and purpose. In the kitchen, she was nothing short of our very own master chef, the kind of cook who measured with her heart. Her most amazing culinary creations were zebra cookies, turtle bread, and Saturday night pizza that we all made as a family on Sunday evenings. She was a Scrabble wizard who did not take kindly to those who broke the rules by playing hyphenated words. She always had an amazing memory and could recall anyone’s phone number in Cooke County. She enjoyed the challenge of the Sunday newspaper crossword. She had a gift for artwork that she shared with us especially during the time before our Arts and Crafts Show which was held at school each year. What made Marilyn truly special, though, was the way she made life fun. She was the kind of mother who let her children do experiments, spend hours outside, take things apart, and rebuild them, nurturing curiosity and creativity instead of worrying about the mess. Marilyn was also a dedicated dairy hand, someone who understood hard work and never shied away from it. She was the head bottle maker and calf feeder for many years. It was not the most glamorous job. Sadly, MS eventually kept her from doing many of the things she loved, but her spirit and her impact endured long after her body slowed down. She loved the Lord, and those who knew her well understood that her love of God was not something separate from the rest of her life. It was a part of everything she did. She was brought closer to God with each medical scare. From cancer to abdominal surgeries, to multiple sclerosis, each moment, even the hardest ones, were looked upon as gifts. Something good was going to come from it; it may not have been just for her, but someone would receive a blessing from her struggles. Her faith was as natural to her as breathing, and it carried her through the hardest seasons with grace and trust in the Lord. She never let us leave her without tracing the sign of the cross on our foreheads. This has been a part of our lives as long as I can remember. And when she could no longer bless us, we made sure to bless her. In her final week, we did not leave her side without making the sign of the cross. Even her great grandchildren knew this would bring her comfort. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her children Deanna, Michael, Kristi, and Stephanie; her sons in law and daughter in law Damian Hellman, Yulissa Bierschenk, Terry Felderhoff and Brent Krebs. Her Grandchildren, Jordanne, Eric, Emily, Taylor, Aaron, Matthew, Emma, Ryan, Alex and Jacob; and 12 Greatgrandchildren who she adored. The world is much quieter without her, but heaven gained one remarkable woman. Let us honor her life by gathering around a table with the people you love, share time preparing a meal together, play a game of scrabble without cheating, and bless your family each and every day. Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn Louise (Walterscheid) Bierschenk, age 79, of Muenster was held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and Vigil was held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Community Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to ABBA or Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home.

Marilyn Louise (Walterscheid) Bierschenk

April 28, 1947 - June 3, 2026