Mary Ann Leen, age 82 of Deer River, MN, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at her home. She was born in 1932 to Frank and Ann Jochum in Cold Spring, MN.
She grew up and graduated from high school in Cold Spring. She was united in marriage to Gerald Leen in June 1956. Mary Ann was employed at Leisure Hills Nursing Home as a Certified Nurses Aide for 17 years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and embroidery.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Gerald; and brother, Donald.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughters: Debbie Custer, Zelda Kurth, and Cherry Hellwig; sons: David Leen, Mark Leen, John Leen and Marvin Leen; sisters: Jeanette Liestman, Virginia Johannas, Margie Forsman, Theresa Eells, Pattie Klang, Irene White; brothers: Franklin Jochum, and Victor Jochum; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Burial was in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Deer River, MN.