Mary Drexler

BLUE EARTHJanuary 14, 2004Mary DrexlerMary was born May 25, 1916, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph W. and Mary "Annie" (Cullen) Mulroney.Mary was raised and graduated from St. Mary''s Academy in Emmetsburg, Iowa.. She studied business at Lours College in Dubuque for one year and Emmetsburg Community College for one year. She married John J. Berry and he preceded her in death in 1944. In 1952 she moved to Blue Earth. On Feb. 26, 1952 she married Dr. George W. Drexler at Collegeville, Minnesota.. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper for many years. Dr. George W. Drexler preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, active in the local, county, state, & national Democratic Party, Blue Earth Valley Concert Assn., American Heart Assn., awarded Outstanding City Chairperson in 1974 and Gold Star Wife.She is survived by her Son: Daniel (& wife Chris) Drexler, Coon Rapids, Son: Michael Berry, Rapid City, SDakota, Son: Fred (& wife Susan) Drexler, Lakeville, Daughter: Mary Frances Conway, St. Paul. Daughter: Anna Marie Drexler, Seattle, WAashington, niece: Jean Drew, Cylinder, Iowa, niece: Susan Malynn, Tucson, Arizona, niece: Ann Johnson, Denver, Colorado, eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, three great nieces and 2 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Two husbands, Sons-Paul & John T. Drexler, Nephew-Mark Schrichte, Two Brothers & 1 sister.