Paws Animal Rescue wants to remember and honor the life of Marilyn Tassler. Marilyn had Paws in her heart and left a portion of her estate to Paws Animal Rescue. She also asked that all memorials be directed to Paws.

We want to say THANK YOU Marilyn Tassler. Because of the kindness shown by Marilyn, we will be able to complete some of the many projects at Paws that better the lives of our homeless pets while they stay with us.

Here is Marilyn’s obituary from Isburg Funeral Chapels:

Marilyn Tassler
(July 31, 1946 – December 8, 2017)

Marilyn Tassler, 71 of Pierre, died Friday, December 8 at Pierre Care and Rehab. She was born July 31, 1946 in Watertown, SD to H.M. “Buzz” and Mary Harvey. In 1967 she moved to Pierre.

Marilyn worked for Anderson’s Clothing, Dakotamart, Tipton’s Hardware and JcPenney’s where she retired in 2012.

She enjoyed her flowers, yard, the river and the Lewis and Clark Trail where she would ride her bike and walk her dog. She also enjoyed spending time watching and feeding the birds, making bird houses, and spending time with her Red Hat Friendship Girls. She loved spending time with her grandson and her dogs that shared her life.

Marilyn is survived by her brother Charles Harvey of Leesburg, FL; grandson Alex Halligan and his father Mark Halligan of Brandon; adopted grandson Levi of Sioux Falls and two nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Laura.

She requested no funeral service or memorial service and any memorials may be directed to Paws Animal Rescue, 1530 N Lowell Ave. Pierre, SD 57501.