So sorry for your loss. Sending our love and prayers.
Mary Ann Nelson
January 26, 1931 – March 24, 2008

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Ann Nelson, age 77, of St. Cloud will be at 1 pm on Friday, March 28, 2008 at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. Mary Ann died on March 24, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Bloomington surrounded by her loving family. Pastor Wayne Anderson will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Assumption Mausoleum.
Family and friends may call between 4-9 pm on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 12 Noon on Friday at the church.
Mary Ann was born on January 26, 1931 in Atlantic, IA to Hans and Inger (Mortensen) Aagaard. She married Ben Nelson on August 6, 1955 in Minneapolis. She was employed by School District 742 for 32 years retiring as a resource assistant at Apollo High School in 2004. She was a longtime member of Wapicada Golf Course and belonged to Salem Lutheran Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Survivors include her children: Kathy Angell of Bloomington, Mike of St. Cloud, Steve of St. Cloud, and Greg (Lisa) of Inver Grove Heights; grandchildren: Jillian, Jason, Jess, Kelly, Ben, Will, and Abby; brother Bob Aagaard of Orlando, FL and niece Nancy Kaston of Fergus Falls.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, brothers and sisters: Emmert, Sena, Bert, Marion, and Glen.
Memorials are preferred to Breast Cancer Research.
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My deepest sympathy to Mary Ann’s entire family. She was truly a great gal and is an inspiration for us all. She was always so upbeat. I knew her for years from the ladies league at Wapicada Golf Club, and really admired her strenth and tenacity to live life to the fullest, even in times of adversity, and I believe she really did. I watched the online video, and see she had a beautiful family and had beautiful life. God Bless you all. As you already know, she was a “treasured friend” to many and will be sincerely missed.
We will miss her
Fond Menories-She will be missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. What a beautiful photo tribute to your mom. Lots of good memories of Mary Ann & Ben.
Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. It’s been a long time, but I’ll always remember her as a real class act. My thoughts are with you.
Peg Henneman
Our deepest sympathies to you all. I remember golfing with Mary Anne in Audubon once & we had a great time except she beat me pretty badly!
We will keep you in our prayers
I was sorry to hear of Mary Ann’s death. I have found memories of her and your family. I know that my mom (Maxine Nelson) and Dee Aagaard were comforted by the fact that they would be able to attend the funeral. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate with their plans and felt that it would be best if they didn’t travel. We will all be thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy,
You will be in our prayers and our deepest sympathy for your lose. You are a special friend.
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry about your mother’s death. I hope knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with you will help somehow. You mother had to be a wonderful woman as she raised you. Take care, Marie
Dear Steve, Mike, Greg & Kathy,
My condelences to all of you, as the years go by special moments of freindship stand out and your Mother’s and Father’s will always be remembered very fondly.
Sincerely,
Tim (Auze)
We have celebrated many Thanksgivings with Mary Ann at Greg and Lisa’s and so enjoyed spending time with you. We feel so blessed to have shared so many wonderful memories. Our thoughts and rayers are with your family.
Dear Kathy, Mike, Steve, Greg and family:
Deepest regrets I’m unable to attend. My family is living in Georgia right now.
Last time I saw your mom was how I’ll remember her. :+D Waving to me out of the kitchen window.
She is one of the most loving and endearing people in my life. She is in my heart as the same with your father.
With love and thoughts – Kim
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was such a fun woman and I have so many great memories of her. The old neighborhood will not be the same without that beautiful smile greeting us whenever we would see her. Love to all, The Youngs
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you as you grieve, and grant you His peace. With love, Tracy
Mary Ann was friends with my mother (Sally Milstroh) for many years! She is in Arizona right now and feels terrible that she will not be able to participate in the funeral. Your mom struggled with her cancer and won for a very long time. I know you are happy that you had her for as long as you did. However, it’s never long enough. My heart goes out to you all. Mary Ann was a very nice lady and I know she will be missed be all of her friends . . . especially all her golf buddies! My sincere condolences to your entire family.
Dear Kathy,
I was so very sorry to hear of your mother’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of your time with her.
Sincerely,
Jean
Kathy, Gillian, and Family: We will continue to pray for you all. Your Mom must have been a pretty special woman to have such a special family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. We had met Mary Ann a few times and will always remember her wonderful smile. Love to you and your family, The Sayners
My thoughts go out to your the friends and family. I met Mary Ann a few times and she was always a kind and upbeat lady.
From all of us in Grenora, ND, We send our love and concern over the passing of your mother. I got to meet her a couple of times and thought she was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Randy Patti Heather Todd Chris Marvin and Janet.
Mary Ann will always hold a special place in my heart for the love and kindness she provided me and my family. Love Deb
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudServices
Salem Lutheran ChurchSchedule Details
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Ann Nelson, age 77, of St. Cloud will be at 1 pm on Friday, March 28, 2008 at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. Mary Ann died on March 24, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Bloomington surrounded by her loving family. Pastor Wayne Anderson will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Assumption Mausoleum.
Family and friends may call between 4-9 pm on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 12 Noon on Friday at the church.