Margie Ann Burkel, 77, Oneida, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born March 27, 1949, in Green Bay to Orville and Ruth (Fink) Rasmussen.

Margie graduated from Green Bay East High School, Class of 1967. She married the love of her life Francis Claude Burkel on August 25, 1972, at St. Willebrord Catholic Church in Green Bay. Together they had two children and celebrated 50 years of marriage. Margie completed her undergraduate studies at UW - Green Bay where she earned a degree in Human Growth and Development. She felt it was her calling and incredibly important to be a teacher. She completed her master's in education and was proud to prove that it is never too late to follow your dreams. For many years Margie taught 4th and 5th grade in various Green Bay schools. As a devoted teacher she was there to do all she could to help her students. Margie and Francis helped where and how they could and aided in the purchase of many school supplies.

She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Margie especially adored her four grandchildren. Her family was a gift from God and as a faith filled woman, she knew how truly blessed she was to have such amazing people in her life. Margie knew the power of prayer and was an active member in many prayer groups at St. John the Baptist where she was a parish member for over 40 years. When Margie wasn't teaching, praying, or doting on her grandkids she was quilting. Margie loved sharing this hobby with her sisters and together they spent hours and hours quilting. Margie poured her heart into her creations. She donated quilts to Sleep In Heavenly Peace, made honor quilts for Vets, and enjoyed sewing pillowcases for kids in hospitals.

She is survived by her daughters, Cheri (Lance) Burkel Emmers, Amy (Dan Page) Burkel; grandchildren, Lillian and Cameron Emmers, Eoghan and Claudia Page; mother, Ruth Ver Haagh; siblings, Mike (Mary) Rasmussen, Kathy (Larry) O'Neil, Karen (James) Richard, Kristi (Steve) Sarosiek; siblings-in-law, Sr. Claudette Burkel, Sandra King, James (Rosanne) Burkel, Robert (Robin) Burkel, Marvin Burkel, Janice Burkel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; father, Orville Rasmussen; stepfather, Walter Ver Haagh; in-laws, Claude and Lillian Burkel; siblings-in-law, John Burkel, Mary Burkel, Paul King.

Friends and family will gather at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., (The entrance is directly across from BP gas station on Glendale Ave.) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 6; Mass to follow at 4pm. Those that are in attendance, it is encouraged to wear pastels or floral print, to honor Margie. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Margie's family extends a huge thank you to Green Bay Oncology and Unity Hospice for all of their kindness and care.

During the week of March 21, 2026, Margie's family brought her to Phoenix, AZ. Members of the family had gathered to not only celebrate her final birthday on earth but to celebrate Margie's life in a final send-off.