Rae Lyn Marburger

Rae Lyn Marburger, of Terrell, passed away on Feb. 28, 2026. Rae was born November 24, 1965 in Mesquite, TX to Ralph and Johnnye Salmons, both of whom preceded her in death. Rae grew up in Mesquite and was a 1984 graduate of West Mesquite High School where she was active in cheerleading, volleyball and basketball. Later in life, Rae found her true calling as a devoted mother to her children, Joseph and Kendra. During their entire lives, she made sure to support them in all of their activities and was a loving and constant presence in their lives growing up. In 2000, she met Michael Haeussler and moved to the Lawrence community (just outside Terrell) and the quiet, country living suited her perfectly! Spending time with family and friends on the front porch, drinking her favorite sweet tea or Dr. Pepper were times that Rae cherished the most. She was a unique woman with a wonderful personality that was loyal, stubborn, loving, and incredibly devoted. One minute she would be letting you now exactly what she felt if she was frustrated ( her family’s description was that she ‘could tear you up!’) but within a moment, Rae would immediately throw her arms around you in a hug, smile her bright smile and all was forgotten and forgiven so that new memories could be made and shared. She loved all animals and had a heart for the many strays that came up to the porch and she loved watching the cows, horses and chickens in the pastures and yard. Rae experienced health challenges her entire life but she never would let it impact her days. Her display of resilience and toughness as she battled the longtime diagnoses gave those she cared for an example of always being steadfast and positive in light of challenging times. A woman who exemplified strength of spirit and a heart bigger than Texas, Rae will be forever loved and never forgotten. She leaves her memory to be forever cherished by the love of her life, Michael Haeussler; son, Joseph Marburger and wife, Jenifer; daughter, Kendra Bradbury and husband, Cody; grandchildren: Riley, Hadleigh, Harrison, Giana and Heidi; sister, Leslie Box and husband, Sam; brother, Ryan Salmons; Michael’s children, each of whom she became close to: Laura Fisher and husband, Daniel, Chad Haeussler and wife, Danielle, Joee Marie Riddle and husband, Scott; their children who became grandchildren to Rae: Taylor, Ashley, Colt, Jordan, Kyle, Braeden Lily, Landon, Carter, and Jacob; her best friend of many years, Phyl Sidor along with nieces, nephews, other extended family and many friends. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Monday, March 9, 2026 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. Her family will receive friends 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Sunday, March 8, at the funeral home. For those wishing, donations in memory of Rae may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness and Research for a cure at www.donor.komen.org or to Terrell Animal Alliance at https://terrellanimalalliance.org/donate

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Rae Lyn Marburger

November 24, 1965 - February 28, 2026