Penny Lou Nelson, age 54, of Maple Lake, formerly of Annandale, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her home under hospice care surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake with Rev. Peter J. Martinson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Penny Lou Runquist was born May 23, 1957 in Boise, ID to Gordon & Eva (Wanhala) Runquist. At a young age, Penny moved with her family to Annandale, where she attended school. One June 29, 1997 Penny was united in marriage to Eugene H. Nelson in South Haven. Together they resided in Maple Lake. She was employed by Roger's BP for the last 9 years until she was unable to work due to her failing health. Penny enjoyed the arts, especially sewing. She liked doing crossword puzzles, but she mostly enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Gene of Maple Lake; children, Kelley Aase of Minnesota, Brandy Stegeman of Montevideo, Andrea Hewitt of Crystal, Jeremy Nelson of Florida, Shannon (Chris) Paumen of Maple Lake, Jason Degroat of Plymouth, and Jessica (Brandon) Deyo of Maple Lake; siblings, Yvonne (Gus) Johnson of Lockhart, TX, Faye Randall of Redwood Valley, CA, Bev Rohde of Cokato, and Billie Movern of Buffalo; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other family and friends. Penny is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Runquist and Eva Olson, her sisters, Ann Marie & Carol, and her grandparents.
Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Maple Lake.