Mary Ann Nienhaus

Mary Ann Nienhaus, 86, of Winnebago Minnesota died Wednesday May 15^th at Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton, Minnesota.

Mary Ann was born February 2^nd 1938 in Minneapolis. She was raised in Winnebago graduating in 1956. On July 28^th 1956 she married Bernard Nienhaus in Winnebago.

While raising her family she had various jobs in the area. At the same time, she was taking college courses, graduating from Mankato State University in 1986 with a BS in Administrative Management and later a minor in accounting.

Mary Ann was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and Rosary Society, the Winnebago Legion Auxiliary.

She spent many years as a Girl Scout Leader.

Survivors include her children; Elaine (Kevin) Kiehm of Delavan, Marge (Jim) Meyer of Blue Earth, Mike (Julie Stoltz) of Winnebago, Dr James Nienhaus of Minneapolis, Patty Lewandowski of Roberts, WI, Larry Nienhaus of Fairmont. Gary (Kristy) Nienhaus of Farmington, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Brother; Robert (Shirley) Haight of Winnebago. Brother-in-law; Donald (Leone) Nienhaus of Blue Earth. Many nieces and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Bernard, parents Agnes and Everett Haight, In-laws; William and Juliana Nienhaus, son-in-law Chester Lewandowski, sister-in-law Elaine (Joe) Gahl.