Marilyn Jeanne Dershem, born September 21, 1926, passed peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 99. Marilyn retired from Dana in Richmond after 32 years of service. She and her husband moved to Florida, where they lived for 25 years before moving back to Richmond to be closer to family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis and son Michael. Marilyn is survived by her son John (Julie), grandchildren Aaron (Molly), John Robert (Amy), Duane, Nichole Koehler, Lindsay (Matt) Skinner and Ian Laswell, and great grandchildren Taryn, Thomas, Taylor, Parker, Ella and Landen.
A graveside service and celebration of life will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.