Mabel 'Mae' Amelia (Ryan) Pepin

Mabel ‘Mae’ Amelia Pepin (nee Ryan)

Age 89 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Mae’s heart held a special place for all children. She passionately devoted her life to raising her own as well as caring for others’ children.

Survived by loving husband of 70 years, Des; children, Dale (Jennifer), Shawnee Burnett, Tim (Lynne), Maria (Dan) Poliszuk, and Cherie Pepin (Rick Eubanks); grandchildren, Michael, Shane, Nate, Lindsey, Mike, Andja, Christopher, Patrick, Katrina, Kevin, Adam, and Austin; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Ken (Arlene) Ryan; sister, LaNay Sanford (Wayne); and many other loving family and friends.

Preceded in death by children, Kevin, Steve, and Traci; son-in-law, Terry Burnett; and sister, Rose Connelly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Church of Saint Michael, 611 S. 3rd St., Stillwater, MN 55082. Public may arrive at 10:45 a.m. to be seated for the Mass. Social distancing and masks required. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bayport, MN. Livestreaming of the Mass will be available on the Churches of St. Michael and St. Mary, Stillwater MN Facebook page.

Memorials preferred to Project Life (previously St. Croix Valley Life Care Center).