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Jean Salzle

September 26, 1928 — May 1, 2021

JEAN SALZLE, age 92, of Madison Lake, formerly of Waterville, died peacefully on Saturday evening, May 1, 2021 at her home with her children by her side.

Born on September 26, 1928, in St. Peter to Matthew and Patricia (Kneefe) Juberien. Jean grew up on a farm and attended McKinley High School in LeCenter, graduating with the class of 1946, while living with her aunt. On September 26, 1949, Jean was united in marriage to John Salzle at St. Mary Catholic Church in Le Center. They began their married life in Le Center before making their home in Waterville where they raised their three children. Jean and John shared 48 years of marriage before John passed away on November 18, 1997.

Jean worked at Citizens State Bank in Waterville before becoming a full time homemaker, she was a great mom! Jean was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Waterville where she was active with the Womens Guild, she was also a member of the Senior Center. Jean enjoyed playing cards, baking and most importantly being with her family whom she cherished and they cherished her. She will be dearly missed.

Jean is survived by her children: Becky Salzle of Madison Lake, and Brian (Sue) Salzle of Mankato; two grandchildren: Nicholas and Matthew Salzle; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Susan K. Salzle; and her four siblings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Waterville with Fr. Michael Ince as Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Waterville. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Jean’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Madison Lake Fire Department, Mayo East Team, cousins: Pat and Nancy, Fr. Michael Ince, and to her family and friends.

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Visitation

Friday, May 14, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

506 Common Street, Waterville, MN 56096

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Memorial Mass

Friday, May 14, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

506 Common Street, Waterville, MN 56096

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Graveside

Friday, May 14, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Calvary Cemetery ~ Waterville

Hwy. 60, Waterville, MN 56096

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Burial

Calvary Cemetery ~ Waterville

Hwy. 60, Waterville, MN 56096

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