Marianne Loscheider

Marianne Arlene Loscheider died February 14, 2026.

Marianne was born December 23, 1934 to William M. And Fannie (Pietila) Raihala in Biwabik, MN. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1952. Marianne married Harry Joseph Digerness April 14, 1956 and was widowed in 1997. Marianne and Harry had no children but were involved in the lives of their nieces and nephews. One of her great joys was the instant children and grandchildren she acquired when she married Peter Eugene Loscheider June 9, 2006.

Marianne was employed as secretery and office manager for 37 years by St. Louis County, The Dow Chemical Company, and Tini Mechanical Contractors. Marianne resided in Calumet, Duluth, Aurora, Markham, Virginia, rural Eveleth, and rural Bovey. She enjoyed knitting and made countless sweaters, afghans, mittens and socks. She was a Trustee, Deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member of the Eveleth and Virginia Presbyterian churches. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, MN. She enjoyed traveling and visited over 40 foreign countries. She was not an ardent baseball fan, but was honored to chauffeur Joe DiMaggio to The Dow Chemical office in Biwabik.

Preceded in death by her parents, husbands Harry J. Digerness and Peter E. Loscheider, and brother William L. Raihala.

Survived by children: Patricia (Mark) Juberein, Reed (Karen) Loscheider, John Loscheider, Joan (Jim) Martin, and Mark (Tamara) Loscheider; Nephews: Bill (Jane) Raihala, Thomas (Susan) Raihala, James Digerness, Ronald Digerness, David (Barbara) Digerness, Karl (Wendi) Digerness, and Joseph (Joyce) Digerness; Nieces: Linda (Eric) Sweden, Charlene (Ted) Luoma, Sandra (Barry) Tornow, and Rebecca Stajer; Brothers-in-law: Warren (Judy Karpen) Digerness and Stan (Brenda) Digerness; Aunt: Elsie Lehtinen; Grandchildren: Maria (Tedder) Bridges, Devin Loscheider, Kimberly (Austin) Michaud, Austin (McKinzie) Loscheider, Blake Loscheider, Connor (Sabrina) Loscheider, and Nikole (Jordan) Greiner; Great Grandchildren: Hazely and Huxton Michaud, Octavia Loscheider, and Ellie Greiner; Many great nephews, nieces, cousins, and countless friends.