Roberta Maxine McDonald

(née Nelson)

Age 77 of St. Paul and Welcome, MN

Passed away March 12, 2025 after a battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Ilo Nelson; and former husbands, Ralph Meyer Jr. and Henry Rivet.

Survived by husband, Mike “Mac” McDonald; children, Ralph (Nancy) Meyer III, Kimberly Ann Meyer, and Anna (Dwayne) Egan; stepchildren, Christina McDonald and Jacob McDonald; nineteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Paul Nelson, Linda Lucht, and Gary (Laurie) Nelson; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Roberta loved crafting and traveling, and was a devoted, caring grandmother who loved spending time with her grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 21 at 11:00 AM at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Lino Lakes), 7050 Lake Drive (Co Hwy 23). Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10-11 AM Friday.

Following the service, a reception will be held at Trappers Bar and Grill, 6810 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes.