Jenny L. Baier, 60, Royal

Jenny Lynn Baier, the daughter of Bonnie Kersten, was born May 28, 1964 in Aitkin, Minn. Her childhood years were spent in the Aitkin area, where she attended school and graduated from Aitkin High School. She then attended college in St. Cloud, Minn.

Jenny married John Baier on Aug. 23, 1993 in St. Cloud. She worked as a CNA in Sauk Rapids, Minn. before moving to Royal, where she worked at Busy Bee before retiring due to health reasons. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and especially spending time with friends, family and her dogs.

Jenny passed away on Monday, Dec, 2, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the age of 60. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie; and brother, Lenny.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband John, of Royal; three children: Joey Lenehan, of Watford City, N.D.; Ashley Lenehan, of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; and Tabetha Olson, of Spencer; six grandchildren; four sisters: Frankie McDaniel, Anne Blouin, Kim Wardle and Tracy Smoley; one brother, Fred Kersten; other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of Jenny’s life was held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Great Hall of Royal.