Nancy Esboldt

, age 52, of Cottage Grove died late Saturday evening May 2, 2009 .

Nancy Ann was born June 16, 19 56 in Saint Paul the daughter of Herman & Lorraine (Roby) Kehl. She was raised in Saint Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1974. On June 21, 1975 she was united in marriage with David Esboldt at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Maplewood . Nancy loved Jesus.

She is the beloved wife and best friend of David; loving mother of Eric (Shannon), Kevin (Kristin), Shannon, Rachel; Gramma E of Anthony, Nathaniel; daughter of Lorraine Kehl; sister of Mary Kay (Max), Donna (Wayne), Bev, Joan (Rusty), Bill (Gina), Bob (Patti), Colleen; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by father Herman Kehl.

Funeral Service 10 AM Thursday at HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH , 8300 Hyde Avenue South , Cottage Grove . Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery . Visitation 5-9 PM Wednesday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80 ^TH St. S. Cottage Grove (651-459-2875) and 9-10 AM Thursday at church.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000 , Boone , NC 28607