I extend my heartfelt condolences to Marlene’s sisters and whole family as you mourn her loss. I really enjoyed visiting Marlene and bringing communion as one of the communion ministers from St. Benedict church in Avon. She was a special woman, with a real zest for life. I admired her artistry and her independence, and how she held on to hope as she endured the suffering of Parkinson’s. I have a lovely memory of her on Mother’s Day. It was one of our first Sundays trying out a new communion service format. We gathered together in the memory care side of Serenity Village. We sang some Mary songs including “Immaculate Mary”, “Hail Holy Queen”, and “On This Day O Beautiful Mother”. Marlene cried tears of joy. The songs reminded her of her youth and how she sang those songs as a young person. I had never seen her cry before. It really touched me. It was my first Mother’s Day without my own mother (she died the end of December 2025) so somehow for me Marlene’s presence made me feel like my own mother was not far away. It’s sometimes these small moments that have a great impact and really touch us. We may not know each other well, but in small ways we can impact the course of each other’s lives. My prayers are with Marlene and her family. May she rest in peace. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Marlene Ann Meyer
November 23, 1943 – July 3, 2026
Marlene Ann Meyer, age 82, originally from St. Cloud/Waite Park and a decades-long resident of St. Louis Park, passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
A 1961 graduate of Cathedral High School, Marlene briefly attended the College of St. Benedict before moving to the Twin Cities. She worked in downtown Minneapolis at Midwest Federal before spending the remainder of her career in office roles at Park Nicollet.
Marlene lived in St. Louis Park for more than 50 years, where she cultivated beautiful gardens that became a neighborhood showcase. There was barely a patch of grass among the many flowers and plants she tended and generously shared with others.
Marlene enjoyed many activities, including regular trips to Minnesota’s North Shore with her sisters. She was an avid biker, skilled tennis player and frequent downhill skier. She cherished time with her longtime friend Gene, whom she cared for devotedly before his passing. She loved finding home decor and clothing treasures, and was constantly hemming and adjusting her purchases, continuing to use her sewing machine into her final weeks of life.
In 2021, Marlene moved to the St. Joseph area to be near her siblings. She spent her last couple of years being lovingly taken care of at Serenity Village in Avon. Marlene never lost her dry wit – and a sign on her door reflected her determination to overcome challenges: “I CAN and I WILL.” She deeply appreciated the dedication of close friends who continued driving from the Twin Cities to regularly visit her.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Lucy Meyer; sister Mary (died in infancy); brother-in-law John Brown; friend Gene; and cherished cat, Lily. She is survived by siblings: Marvel Brown (St. Joseph), Geri (Mike) Twedt (St. Joseph), Jeanine (Dale) Okland (St. Cloud), Georgia (Ron) Meyer (Eau Claire, WI), Jay Meyer (St. Joseph), Michael (Cheryl) Meyer (Avon), Wayne (Cheri) Meyer (Avon), Lynette (Bob) Lozinski (St. Cloud), and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A private service is being held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Struthers Parkinson’s Center or Moments Hospice Foundation.
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A private service is being held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Struthers Parkinson’s Center or Moments Hospice Foundation.