Longtime Retail Grocery Manager Connie Nelson Passes Away

Funeral Mass Scheduled for Saturday in Annandale

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:18am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph in soft, warm tones depicting the blurred interior of a grocery store, with indistinct shapes and colors representing shelves, produce, and lighting, conveying a sense of nostalgia and loss.The passing of a beloved local grocery store manager leaves a void in the Annandale community.Annandale Today

Connie Nelson, a longtime retail grocery employee and manager in Wright County, Minnesota, passed away on April 11th at the age of 73. Nelson was a respected employee at several Marohn family grocery stores, including Red Owl, Marketplace, and Cub Foods, and was also an active member of her local community, serving as a trustee and on the parish council and music ministry at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale.

Why it matters

Connie Nelson's passing marks the end of an era for the Annandale community, where she was a fixture in the local grocery industry for decades. Her dedication to her work and involvement in community organizations made her a beloved figure, and her funeral Mass is expected to draw a large crowd of mourners and those wishing to pay their respects.

The details

Nelson was a 1971 graduate of Annandale High School and went on to graduate from St. Cloud State University in 1975. Over the course of her career, she worked at several Marohn family grocery stores in Wright County, including Red Owl, Marketplace, and Cub Foods, where she was a respected employee and manager. Outside of her work, Nelson was also a sports enthusiast who loved bowling and softball, playing and coaching on four women's softball teams.

  • Connie Nelson passed away on April 11, 2026.
  • The funeral Mass for Connie Nelson is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM.

The players

Connie Nelson

A longtime retail grocery employee and manager in Wright County, Minnesota, who passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age of 73. Nelson was a respected employee at several Marohn family grocery stores, including Red Owl, Marketplace, and Cub Foods, and was also an active member of her local community, serving as a trustee and on the parish council and music ministry at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale.

St. Ignatius Catholic Church

The church in Annandale, Minnesota where Connie Nelson was a lifelong member and served in various leadership roles, including as a trustee, parish council member, and member of the music ministry.

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The takeaway

Connie Nelson's passing is a significant loss for the Annandale community, where she was a beloved figure known for her dedication to the local grocery industry and her active involvement in community organizations. Her funeral Mass is expected to be a poignant celebration of her life and legacy.