Renee' Mary Statham

Renee’ Mary Statham, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Ecumen Pathstone.

Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the church and burial will be at Minneopa Cemetery.

Renee’ was born on July 4, 1940 to Clayton and Mabel (Fortier) Ziegler in St. Peter. She graduated from Waseca High School in 1958 and attended Minnesota Teachers College (Minnesota State University) graduating in 1962 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Renee’ was united in marriage to William Statham on January 19, 1963 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She taught for 28 years as an elementary teacher in District 77 in Mankato. Renee’ touched the lives of many students at Roosevelt, Washington, and Eagle Lake Elementary Schools. Renee’ was a member of Minnesota Education Association and St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening and canning. Renee’ loved her family and spending time with her grandsons.

Renee’ is survived by her children, David (Alexis) Statham of Woodbury, Susan (Brian) Salzle of Mankato, and Beth (John) Baker of Elysian; grandchildren, Jackson Baker of Rice Lake, WI, Lucas Baker of St. Louis Park, Nicholas Salzle (Emma Pelletier) of Phoenix, AZ, and Matthew Salzle of Eagan; siblings, Janet Rau of Buffalo, James (Marcia) Ziegler of Darwin, and Michael (Beverly) Ziegler of Litchfield; brother-in-law, John Juusola of Litchfield; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William “Bill” of 62 years; sister, Pat Juusola and brother, Mark Ziegler.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Special thank you to Ecumen Pathstone and St. Croix Hospice for all of their care.