Louisa Marie McCLURE

Age 96, of Oakdale, Mn Passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, 5 siblings and husband of 48 years. Louisa is survived by her son Michael Fitzgerald (Mary Kay), three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, a dear brother-in-law and countless friends scattered throughout the U.S. Louisa & Ralph married in 1962, bought a farm outside of Madison, WI where Lou enjoyed canning and making many bottles of wine. They sold the farm and moved to Eagan, MN but decided to retire to Englewood, Florida after a few MN winters and lived happily until Ralph's death in 2010. In 2012, Louisa moved to Oakdale, MN to be close to her son and his family. Since then, residing at Echo Ride Presbyterian Homes, she made many friends, enjoyed playing cards, loved listening to the Twins games on the radio, and being involved with "a great group of people" at her church, Holy Cross Lutheran in Oakdale. Though her smile and love are gone, her memory will bring us comfort, like a summer day in winter. There will be a ceremony celebrating Louisa's life on Friday, 1:00 pm, September 10 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6355 10th St. N., St. Paul, MN 55128, outside on the church grounds. Memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6355 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN 55126 or to the charity of your choice.