Marian Ellis (Christensen) Cuff, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center after a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 22, 1925, on the family farm in Lamberton, Minnesota, to Arthur and Jeannette (DeCourcy) Christensen. Marian attended schools in Lamberton and Redwood Falls. After graduation, she left by train for Chicago to find work and live in the big city. She was hired to work at the Merchandise Mart as a secretary. On Aug. 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Harold Kenneth Cuff in Redwood Falls. To put Harold through school, Marian worked at the Mankato State Teacher’s College. Upon graduation, they accepted a teaching position for Harold at Austin High School. Austin became the city where they lived and raised their three children. After the children were grown, Marian worked as a teacher’s aide. She kept a beautiful home of which she was very proud. Her holiday tables were absolutely beautiful. Marian was a wonderful cook and loved to travel and spend time with her children and their families. She belonged to a group of Faculty Wives and Eastern Star, and was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church. Marian will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband Harold Cuff of Austin, Minnesota; her children, Durene (Steve) Nelson of Breezy Point, Minnesota, Susan (Mark) Strauser of Dayton, Ohio, and Thomas (Mariann) Cuff of Front Royal, Virginia; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; her brother-in-law Eugene Dressen and sister-in-law Beatrice Christensen, both of Redwood Falls, Minnesota; three nieces and two nephews.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Jeannette Christensen; her sister Sylvia Dressen; and her brother Dwayne Christensen.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Austin with Pastor Dennis Tamke officiating. The Cuff family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials in Marian’s name can be directed to recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.