Marie P. Romo, age 83 of Andover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Arbor Oaks Senior Living.

Marie was born on January 2, 1937 in Red Wing, to Joseph and Phyllis (Stary) Jacobson.  She grew up in Zumbrota and met the love of her life, Luther, in kindergarten.  After graduating from Zumbrota High School in 1955 she attended Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing, graduating in 1958.  She married Luther on June 6, 1959 in Zumbrota.  Shortly after getting married they lived in Minneapolis, then moved to Massachusetts for a year during Luther's military service, and afterwards moved to Anoka (now Andover) in 1966.  During her time in Anoka/Andover, Marie worked as a nurse in an Anoka nursing home, as a substitute music teacher for the Anoka-Hennepin school district and most dear to her heart, taught piano and guitar to hundreds of kids over 42 years. Life for Marie was always filled with the joy of music.  Marie loved spending time with her family, traveling around the world, getting together with her many friend groups, volunteering in the community, spending time at the cabin with family and friends, and spending as much time as she could in her yard tending to her gardens and pond – her happy place.

Marie is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Luther; daughters, Kirstin (Thomas) Schmitz and Amy (Todd) Blank; grandchildren, Bradley, Zachary (Vanessa), Christopher, Erin, and Brian (Kayla Mortenson); great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Hendrik; Dori Hellvik, Judy Krause, and Rae Farrel; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

A Celebration of Marie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids.  Visitation 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka, and 1/2 hour prior to the service at church on Thursday (10:30 - 11:00 a.m.)  Private Interment.

Per CDC guidelines, social distancing and the wearing of masks is strongly recommended.  In honor of Marie, please wear bright colored clothing.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220