Marlene Pearl Golden, age 88 of Princeton, MN, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Sterling Pointe Senior Living in Princeton. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE, on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Marlene’s celebration of life will be Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 P.M. in North Platte, NE, at the home of Tim and Darla Golden, 5617 E State Farm Road. All are welcome to come.

Marlene was born to Einar and Dorothy (Nolte) Larson on August 17, 1936, in Whittier, CA. She graduated from Whittier High School and then worked as an executive secretary. Marlene met her husband, Orvin “Duane” Golden, while volunteering at the USO. They married on June 27, 1957. They moved to Sidney, NE, and later to North Platte, NE, where they raised their three children. Marlene enjoyed crocheting, reading, collecting teddy bears, pins, and buttons, and she loved animals. She actively volunteered and supported many organizations. Faith and family were very important to Marlene, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Marlene is survived by her children, Tim (Darla) Golden of North Platte, NE and Teri (Mark) Struthers of Zimmerman, MN; daughter-in-law, Julie Golden of North Platte, NE; nine grandchildren, Shoshannah (Nathan) Stoddard, Benjamin (Amanda) Struthers, Amanda (Chris) Burton, Einar Golden, Cheryl (Ryan) Morgan, Tyson Golden, and Tia (Sebastian) Brugger, Mary (Nickie) Milligan, Raelyn(Tim)Neese. 26 great-grandchildren; nephew, Tom Durham of Boise, ID; and niece, Kathleen Miller of Bozeman, MT; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane; son, Ted; infant daughter, Dorothy; and sisters, Lois Parsons, Leona Durham and granddaughter Reina Rust.

Williams & Dingmann Funeral Home in Princeton, MN, was in charge of Marlene’s care and funeral arrangements. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel assisted the family with local services.