Obituary of Marian Ruth Kormanik

Kormanik, Marian Ruth passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020, just two days shy of her 82nd birthday. Marian was born on April 20, 1938 in State Center, IA and grew up on a farm. She graduated from State Center High School in 1955 and attended college at St. Cloud State University.

Marian married William (Bill) Kormanik in 1963 and they were married for 43 years. They had two children, Kelly and Andy. She retired from Honeywell and then spent her time working and volunteering at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed knitting, puzzles, music and concerts, and searching for the greatest espresso machine ever made. Marian was also a super-shopper, recipe-authority, library-goer, dinner party enthusiast, and blood-orange advocate. She survived breast cancer for a remarkable 34 years. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, ability to make friends anywhere, and her fabulous handmade Halloween costumes for her grandkids.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents Harley and Cordelia Smith, husband Bill, and sister Joan Clingman. She is survived by her son Andy of Apple Valley, MN, daughter Kelly and husband Bob Belin of Centennial, CO, three grandchildren Courtney, Nicole, and Jeremy Belin, sister Delores Meadows of Superior, WI, as well as other friends and relatives. Donations in her honor can be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431. No formal services are planned at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.