Nelson, Mary Lou Age 94, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019 surrounded by family. Grew up in Olivia Minnesota, lived in Minneapolis and Decatur Illinois before returning to Minneapolis in 1984. Preceded in death by her husband, Obert and parents, Louis and Anna Mahler; brother James. Survived by sons Jeffrey of St Paul, David of Bismarck, ND, and Robert of Dana Point CA; grandchildren Zachary Nelson and Anna Nelson Whitley of St Paul. A Memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at Brunswick United Methodist Church, 6122 42nd Avenue N. in Crystal, with visitation one hour prior. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association.