Nancy Lee Reyant, 85, of Owatonna

Nancy Lee Reyant, 85, of Owatonna, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community.

She was born March 22, 1940, in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Ludwig and LaVerne (Mahler) Dahl. She graduated from Waseca High School in 1958 and went on to receive an Associate Degree from Mankato. Nancy moved to Owatonna in 1959. She married in 1960, had four children and later divorced. Nancy worked for South Central Human Relations Center as a Senior Account Manager and retired in 2005. She loved music, dancing, reading, and flowers.

She is survived by her children, Laura (Brian) Peterson of Blooming Prairie, Daniel Reyant of Owatonna, and Kimberly Reyant of Owatonna; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Corey) Johnson of Blooming Praire, Jacob (Savannah) Reyant of Lakeland, Anna (Casey) Martin of Owatonna, and Jared (Courtney) Reyant of Hollandale; great-grandchildren, Eli, Noah, Grace, Madison, Scarlett, Easton, Jordan, Waylon, and Wrigley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott Reyant; and sister, Susanne Thale.

A private, family memorial service will be held at Michaelson Funeral Home with burial taking place at St. John Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Benedictine Living Community and St. Croix Hospice.