Obituary: Marion Louise Korsmeier, 86, Of Redding

Information and Photo Courtesy Bouton Funeral Home

REDDING, CT — Marion Louise Korsmeier, 86, of Redding, passed on peacefully Nov. 24, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Carl Korsmeier and their three daughters: Loreen Bradley, Denise McNew, and Alison Rose and their families.

Born in New York to immigrant parents on Aug. 4, 1937, Marion grew up in Queens alongside her cousins who lived nearby. Marion graduated Queens College as an RN and became a pediatric nurse for several years. After marrying, Marion lived on Long Island where she and her husband began raising their three children. Marion became a dedicated mom and homemaker and simply enjoyed interacting with her children, laughing along with all their silly antics.

When the family moved to Redding, Marion’s daughters soon began taking dance lessons at Burdette Dance Center in Danbury, where Marion took on the role of office manager. She provided a safe and nurturing atmosphere for the students, helped out sewing costumes, worked the box office for performances, and recruited other parents to help out. She was a beloved fixture at the dance studio and the go-to person for any assistance. In addition to other countless performances, she assisted with over a decade of the Danbury Music Center’s Nutcracker and never tired of watching her daughters perform. When her daughters also became interested in acting, she helped out at play rehearsals and sewing more costumes. Marion never missed a recital, play, or concert her girls were in. They were always assured Mom was there cheering them on.

After Marion’s daughters grew up and had children themselves, she enjoyed her role as grandmother, doting on and providing care for the children while their parents were at work. Marion also kept in contact with the cousins she grew up with in Queens, enjoying family gatherings with them when she could. The most important thing in the world to Marion was family. She always put her family first and only ever wanted to spend her time with her family.
Marion was an avid horror and science fiction show and movie fan. She also had a great sense of humor and enjoyed witty comedy. She loved decorating for holidays and made each one special with family traditions. She appreciated the fine arts, attending plays and dance performances, all with her family.

Marion was always willing to lend an ear. Family and friends often called her for advice and comfort. She was never too busy to talk to anyone in need.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, daughters, extended family, and friends. To know Marion was to know you were loved and cared about.

Marion will be laid to rest by her immediate family.