Betty Jean Nerby

Betty J. Nerby passed peacefully in her home on October 11th, 2021. She was 84. Betty was born January 1st,1937 to Leon and Ruth Johnson in Decorah, Iowa. She spent her younger years in Holmen, Wisconsin where she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life Sanford (Sandy) Nerby. They moved to Rochester, Minnesota in the 1950's and she devoted her life to raising her children. Betty was an avid golfer and belonged to many Rochester golf leagues, winning several championships and building lifelong friendships. She was proud to make a hole-in-one at Northern Hills (hole #3). For 18 years she was the Director of the Miss Rochester Scholarship Program and helped hundreds of young ladies build confidence and personal development. Betty was a fantastic cook and enjoyed hosting holiday parties for her family. You could always find her freshly cooked food and baked goods as soon as you walked into her home. Best chocolate chip cookies on the planet! The family would like to thank all the caregivers at Mayo Hospice. They described Betty as a lady who was "All class with a little bit of sass". Betty will be missed by many. Betty is survived by her son Daniel Nerby, daughters Tamara Nerby and Amy O'Brien (Shane), grandchildren Erin, Sam and Shea O'Brien and Abby Desmonde (Curtis), great grandchildren Ellie and Miles and son-in-law Marc Desmonde. She is preceded in death by her husband Sandy and daughter Deb. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Nerby family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com