Obituaries

Mary Anne was a Clerk 3 for DOT in 1969. I was a LTE. She was so patient and kind to this farm girl. This was my second job right out of High School. Not only did she teach me how to read road maps and make sure that the changes were coded properly, she also taught me to knit patterns. Beyond basic knit and purl. She taught me how to knit panels, that were later sewn together. Those panels were sewn together in 1973 when our son, Eric was born. I think of her often when I look at family pictures and Eric as a baby. I wish I had that pattern now. Mary will always have a special place in my heart.

I had the privilege of working with Mary Marsden at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the Local Roads and Data Review Section. She was a subject matter expert (SME) long before the term was popular. She was a leader and advisor to staff in eight transportation districts through out the state. Although I was her supervisor she had the unique talent of "managing up." She taught me many things about the transportation industry and data management. Her knowledge and years of experience were the foundation for the creation of the Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads (WISLR). Now all 1922 counties, cities, villages, and towns in Wisconsin have a robust system for managing local roads using advanced technology. She was an outstanding professional, a good friend, a brilliant artist and a beloved servant of Christ. May God Bless her soul Ruben L. Anthony Jr.

I knew MaryAnn at Oakwood East. She always said she spent her career convincing the men she woIked. With , that it was their idea. She was always very friendly and I will miss her. Evie