Marcella ‘Sally’ Nierenhausen

Age: 88 April 12, 1932 – June 30, 2020 Age 88 of Avon, Minnesota. Sally passed away peacefully on June 30 th  2020. Sally is preceded in death by loving husband James Nierenhausen, parents George and Mary (Schaefer) Zierden, sister Florence Funk, son-in-law Dennis Trombley, and great grandson Mason Trombley and good friend, John Koppy. Sally is survived by her children Bernadette Trombley, Joan (Gene) Soderbeck, Diane (Lloyd) Smith, Thomas (Jan) Nierenhausen, Mary (Tim) Lemke, Robert (Cindy) Nierenhausen; sisters Loretta Thomes, Sister Phyllis Zierden, Viola Beutz; brother, Clarence Zierden; 24 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.   Sally was born April 12, 1932. She grew up in New munich, MN where she met and married James Nierenhausen on September 23, 1952. Together they raised six children. During their early married years, they lived in Denver, CO, Alexander, LA, and St. Paul, MN while James served in the military. In 1973 the couple moved to Avon, MN. Sally worked in St. Cloud as a payroll accountant. Sally loved to dance. Country western music as well as old-tyme music were her favorite forms of entertainment. She enjoyed sewing and keeping a meticulously clean home. Sally loved domestic travel and exploring many parts of the United States. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends.   Evening visitation Monday, July 6 th  at Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home located at 300 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, July 7 th  at St. Benedict Catholic Church,  212 – 1 st  St. SE, Avon, MN   with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Schedule and Information There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM on Monday, July 6 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany, as well as from 9:30 -11:00AM prior to the Mass at church on Tuesday. Visitation Location Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany. Service Details The Mass of Christian Burial for Marcella ‘Sally’ Nierenhausen will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 7 at St. Benedict’s Church in Avon. Contact Us Toll free phone number:    (800) 644-4058 Local phone number:   (320) 251-CARE Email Us:  [email protected] Locations St. Cloud Albany Holdingford Upsala © Copyright 2018 Miller Carlin Funeral Home, All Rights Reserved