DOWNING, MARILYN BRAMER DEIBLER

Marilyn Grace Bramer was born

1930 at Mullen, to William H. and Sarah Bramer. Marilyn attended the Mullen Public Schools graduating in 1947. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for three years where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. While a student there she met and married Daniel C. Deibler, Jr., son of Daniel C. and Marian Gow Deibler (both deceased) of Norfolk, Ne. Dan and Marilyn moved to Mullen after his graduation from the University in June 1950, and for a time he worked for Johnson's Grocery Store. In 1963 Dan was hired at the Bank of Mullen and was Cashier at the time of his death February 4, 1966. Dan was involved in many community activities and was a member of Mullen Masonic Lodge #282 AF&AM, and Marcy Upton post #109 of the American Legion having served two years overseas in World War II. He is buried in the Cedarview Cemetery.

Marilyn Bramer Deibler and Howard V. Downing of Whitman, son of George (deceas-ed) and Pearl L. Keller Downing McIntosh, were married on June 24, 1968 at Grand Island, NE.

Marilyn Bramer joined the Methodist Church in Mullen in 1942 and for many years has been active in many areas in the life of the church. Howard is a member of the Methodist Church and the Mullen Masonic Lodge #282, AF&AM. Howard and Marilyn make their home in Mullen.