Marian Bingner

Marian Bingner, 90, of Lennox, formerly Chancellor, SD, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD. Marian Jane Timmerman was born on February 25, 1930, on a farm near Davis, SD, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Conroy) Timmerman. She lived in this area and attended rural school until moving with her family to a farm east of Lennox. Marian had a love for horses and enjoyed riding with her friend Shirley, during her teen years. She graduated from Lennox High School in 1947. Marian went on to complete several commercial art classes and took guitar lessons. She enjoyed playing her Gibson steel guitar. She had a beautiful singing voice also. Marian was employed at Manchester Biscuit and Cookie Company in Sioux Falls, SD. On February 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to Arthur H. Bingner, at the Second Reformed Church in Lennox. The couple made their home in Lennox before moving to Chancellor in 1952. Marian worked for Sioux Valley Hospital for several years as a CNA, before beginning a 21 year career as a physical therapy assistant and CNA at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Husband Art, died on August 23, 2010. Marian moved to Pathways in Lennox and became a resident at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing home in January of this year. Marian was a loving and caring person who would help family, friends and neighbors anytime she saw the most remote need. This loving nature gave way to well cared for home, family and several pets over the years. She lovingly prepared many holiday and Sunday dinners and was an excellent cook. If you had coffee or tea with Art and Marian, you were able to sample some of her delicious baked goods. She loved visits with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends. Marian was an active and faithful member of the Chancellor Reformed Church. She had been a member of the Mary Martha Circle, and currently belonged to the Dorcus Circle, Women of Purpose and held many different offices in these ladies groups over the years. She also served as church librarian. She belonged to the Chancellor American Legion Auxiliary for many years and one of the last offices she held was that of secretary. Besides her parents and husband, Marian was preceded in death by all of her six siblings; four sisters: Lucille Bultena, Ardell Bossman, Ileen Meyer and Alice Peters and two brothers: Marvin Timmerman and James Timmerman; one son-in-law, Wayne Danielson. Grateful for having shared her life are her three daughters: Cathy (De Wane) Stoddard, Big Stone City, SD, Karen Danielson, Dell Rapids, SD and Nancy (Gary) Dickson, Dakota Dunes, SD; seven grandchildren: Darin (Shawn) Stoddard, Bradley Stoddard, Jarrod (Teresa) Stoddard, Wayne Danielson Jr., Rick (Angela) Danielson, Jonathon (Ashley) Danielson and Glenda (Shayne) Cheek; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Vivian Timmerman, Sioux Falls, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A public memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor, SD, Private burial occurred in the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery. Memorials may directed to the Meals On Wheels program through the Lennox Senior Center or the Chancellor Reformed Church Library

Marian Bingner

February 25, 1930 - April 19, 2020

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