Age 88 of South St. Paul

Nancy Joanne Stanek passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney; daughter, Teresa Parenteau; parents, Raymond & Ethel Heinzer; and brothers, Butch & Richard Heinzer. She is survived by sons, Mike (Karen), David (Jenny) & Keith (Stacy); 9 grandchildren, Crystal (Ryan) Post, Amanda Swapp, Brianna, Brandon (Kyleigh), Angela (Nick Todd), Kayla (Andrew) Krinke, Dylan, Emma & Lucas; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Nancy was a pediatric nurse for 42 years and worked at both Regions and Gillette Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul.  Above all, Nancy loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley, playing the organ, and anything the color red. She was an avid crafter, including sewing, embroidery, needlepoint and knitting. She will be forever missed by her family and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.