Mary C. Duddleston
June 26, 1929 – January 20, 2021
Age 91 of Arden Hills Formerly of Falcon Heights Passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021. Her goal was to live long enough to see a Democrat back in the White House – and she did! Mary was loved and adored by her late husband, Bill (Woody), her sons, Paul (Pam), Peter (Cindy), & Doug; daughter Kate (Ralph) Rinehart; and her grand children Abby, Emily, Leah, Kyle, Andy, Ben, Chris and Molly. Mary, born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and as a result became a lifelong fan of Badger Football and Basketball. After moving to Minnesota, she cheered for the Gophers, unless they were playing the Badgers! She also remained a loyal Green Bay Packer fan. Mary was passionate, feisty, stubborn and incredibly intelligent. She was an avid reader and an amazing gourmet cook who loved to entertain family, friends and Bill’s business associates from around the globe. They were fortunate to travel to Australia, New Zealand (where she discovered Brancott Sauvignon Blanc and opals), and many countries in Europe. Mary was active in the community; her most cherished moments came from The League of Women Voters, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, “The Bridge Club” (you know who you are), and volunteering at Loaves & Fishes. The family would like to thank the incredible folks at Our Lady of Peace Hospice who made Mary’s passing so peaceful. Mary would hate the technology but the Virtual Memorial will be streamed from St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Roseville, MN on Friday, January 29 at 4:00PM. You can get the link by calling the church at 651-631-1510. Memorials are preferred to the Roseville Area League of Women’s Voters or Loaves & Fishes of Minnesota. (Published in the Pioneer Press on January 24, 2021)