RIP, dear Mary. I had the pleasure to teach at South Junior High with Mary from 1969 until her retirement.She fit into our “wild and crazy” bunch just fine! Her smile could warm a room. Her students learned to respect her seriousness about learning math. No monkey business in Miss Leisen’s classroom!
I am surprised that she didn’t mention of love of golf and bowling in her obituary. After retiring, she joined fellow South retirees for breakfast once a month at Perkins in the Pig. She frequently shared her little chuckle and smile when we were telling stories.
Mary was so kind. She and I carpooled to South during the 75-76 school year. It was wonderful to jump in her nice, warm car in the winter.It was a relaxing way to begin the day of teaching 7th and 8th graders.
Mary was very private, but when asked, she shared about her responsibilities to her family and especially to her mom. Growing up had not been easy for Mary’s family after her dad died. She had profound respect for her mother’s capabilities to take care of the children on her own. I sensed that Mary had a deep friendship with her brothers.
Honest, hardworking, reliable, pleasant, and spiritual are a few words to describe Mary. She made our world a much better place with her presence. Thank you, Mary, you were a kind and gentle soul.
Love, Fran
Mary Louise Leisen
January 7, 1934 – December 16, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Mary Louise Leisen, age 91, of St. Cloud, who passed away at Havenwood of Minnetonka on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will officiate. Entombment will take place in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Mary was born on January 7, 1934 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Othmar and Cecelia (Moser) Leisen. She graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School and Cathedral High School. Mary also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the College of St. Benedicts and a Masters in Math Education from Marquette University. Mary was a teacher for the Aitkin, Litchfield and St. Cloud Public Schools. She also worked for the Diocese of St. Cloud as an office assistant. She belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, Serra Club of St. Cloud, the Minnesota Education Association and St. John Cantius Catholic Church.
Mary is survived by her brother, Donald (Rose) Leisen; nephews, Peter (Melissa) Leisen, Aaron (Shawn) Leisen; grandniece, Christina Leisen; grandnephew, Jack Leisen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Reverend Leo Leisen and Reverend Richard Leisen.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in St. Cloud, MN. Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will officiate. Entombment will take place in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at church.