Mary Lou Loeb

Mary Lou Loeb, 84, of Rogers, Minnesota and formerly of Wadena, Iowa, died peacefully on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, at Norbella Assisted Living in Rogers, Minnesota.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Arlington, with Rev. Dennis Daisy officiating.
Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Interment: Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, Iowa.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Mary Lou Erickson was born May 3, 1941, in Highland Township, Clayton County, Iowa, the daughter of Johnny & Teolena (Olson) Erickson. She received her education at the Wadena School. Mary Lou married Charley Prowse Daisy on September 11, 1957, at the Lutheran Church in Elgin, Iowa. They were blessed with four children: Dennis, Denise, Charles & Wesley. The family crop and dairy farmed in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin until moving to Wadena in 1970. In Wadena they operated several businesses including Tavern in the Town Supper Club. Charley and Mary Lou later divorced. Mary Lou married Robert Edward Loeb on June 21, 1972 in Waukon, Iowa. Mary Lou took on the role of mother to William and Robert Loeb. Mary Lou and Robert completed their family with a son, John. They lived in rural Maynard until moving to Watertown, South Dakota in 1976. Mary Lou later moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a District Sales Manager for North Dakota and South Dakota, retiring after 20 years of service. Mary Lou then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2020 and in June of 2024 she moved to Champlin, Minnesota to be near her daughter.

Mary Lou was a Proverbs 31 woman – strong, determined, and full of faith. She prayed hard, loved fiercely and didn’t wait on miracles – she became one. We will all carry her legacy forever.

Mary Lou is survived by her Daughter: Denise (John) Whalen of Champlin, Minnesota; 3 Sons: Rev. Dennis (Jeanie) Daisy of Brookings, Oregon, Wesley (Tamara) Daisy of Yankton, South Dakota & John (Tara) Loeb of Concord, North Carolina; Step-Son: Bob (Anita) Loeb of Jensen Beach, Florida; Sister: Joyce (Dave) Munson of Weatherby, Missouri; Sister-In-Law: Joyce Erickson of Wadena and Cherished Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands: Charley Daisy on November 19, 2021 and Robert Loeb on November 25, 1987; Son: Charles Daisy on May 12, 2024; Step-Son: William Loeb and 2 brothers: Roger Erickson and Carl Erickson.