Marcia was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 14, 1951 to Glenn and Evylen (Erickson) Wilson, the youngest of two. She graduated from St. Louis Park Highschool in 1969. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1973 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She taught elementary music for a short while in Blooming Prairie, MN before moving back to Minneapolis where Marcia met and was united in marriage to Daniel Casperson on January 19, 1980. They welcomed one daughter, Amy.
From a very young age Marcia was a performer. She played percussion in high school, enjoyed singing for countless events including friends weddings. The performance she was most proud of was playing the lead in her high school senior play, The Pajama Game.
Marcia took a great interest in US History, especially revolving around the presidents. She read countless books highlighting the lives and wives of them all. She also had a goal to visit as many Presidential Libraries as she could.
Following sports was a long pastime of Marcia's. During the years she lived in Minnesota she was an avid fan of Twins Baseball and Vikings Football. Upon moving to Iowa she quickly became a huge Iowa State fan and enjoyed following Cyclone Football along with Men's and Women's Basketball. Over the years Marcia enjoyed being a season ticket holder for Iowa State Football and Women's Basketball. Attending games with her daughter Amy in the Jack Trice Club for football and having sideline seats for Women's Basketball were among her greatest joys. However watching the Iowa State Marching Band perform, especially during the years her daughter was a member, was by far her favorite part of the games.
Marcia loved retirement and enjoyed every minute of it. She loved having all the time to play her favorites games (Bingo Bash and Hatchlings), listening to her favorite sports talk radio shows (The Morning Rush and Sports Fanatics), reworking the yard, remodeling her home, genealogy, astrology and spending time with her Pomeranian, Lily.
Marcia is survived by her daughter Amy Casperson (fiancé Drew Pauli); nieces Lesley Wilson and Tara (Chad) Gimbel; nephews Todd(Diane) Casperson, Tim (April) Casperson, and Troy (Brooke) Casperson; and grand puppies, Callie and Chloe.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; brother, Gary; parents Glenn and Evylen; and dog Lily.
Due to the ongoing pandemic an in person celebration of life and visitation service will be planned for a future date.
Memorial Contributions will be made in Marcia's honor to the Iowa State Marching Band and may be directed to the family at 1229 NE Cold Harbor Dr, Ankeny 50021. Condolences and fond memories of Marcia may be shared with the Casperson family on her page at www.ankenyfuneralhome.com.
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