Service Information
Nancy G. Dammann, age 76, of Young America, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, December 22, 2025, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, with interment at a later date in the Mau Cemetery in Norwood Young America.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4:00-8:00 P.M., at All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Obituary
Nancy Gwendolyn (Opitz) Dammann was born on August 30, 1949, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the oldest daughter of Elsworth and Iona (Muchow) Opitz. Nancy was baptized as an infant on September 18, 1949, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on June 2, 1963, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in rural Brownton, Minnesota. She graduated from Brownton High School in 1967. She continued her education at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Following that, she attended Mankato State University in Mankato, MN, and received her Master’s in Elementary Education.
On July 27, 1974, Nancy was united in marriage to Darroel Dammann at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Brownton. The couple was blessed with two children: Megan and Timon. They made their family home in Young America. Nancy and Darroel shared over 51 years of marriage.
Nancy loved her career as an Elementary School Teacher. She worked for the Waconia School District for 34 years, retiring in 2007. Her motto was “to teach is to love.” She was a charter member and an active member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, and she sang with the choir for over 40 years. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and feeding birds. Nancy loved to travel over the years to Colorado, the family cabin on Mille Lacs Lake, and numerous friend & family vacations. She loved relaxing with a good book and meeting with her book club. Nancy also loved meeting up with her coffee groups, attending retiree luncheons, and celebrating with her extended family. The time she cherished most, though, was spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Nancy passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, December 22, 2025. at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Blessed be her memory.
Nancy is survived by her Husband, Darroel Dammann, of Young America, MN; and her children, Megan Bergman (Erik) of Thornton, CO, and Timon Dammann (Kayla) of Young America, MN. Grandchildren, Carly Bergman, Danna Bergman, Carolynn Dammann, Conrad Dammann; Siblings, Kevin Opitz (Annie) of Eden Prairie, MN, JoWana Opitz (Jeff Cheney) of Savage, MN; nieces, nephews, numerous relatives, and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, Elsworth and Iona Opitz.
Mark Bergman says
So sad, she will be missed…..
Fred and Alana Friedman says
Dear Megan and Family,
My heart goes out to you on the death of your dear Mother. I did not know her but I can see her reflection in you and your beautiful daughters. As you said, there are no words only overwhelming sadness and love.
As I have shared before, my Mother died early too and please know that I am here anytime you need to talk and my heart will listen. Fred and Alana Friedman
Mark & Carol Lagergren (and Chris and Ben) says
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Dammann family. Truly an amazing person.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Don Bartels says
I knew Nancy from our youths in Penn township, St. Matthews (Penn) Lutheran Church, and Brownton High School. Many fond memories of her and her friendly personality and charm. My condolences and blessings to her family. May she rest in peace.
Lea Ette Peters says
Nancy and I were neighbors & friends growing up, rode the same bus, one year apart at school and went to the same church. She was always sweet, kind and attractive. I enjoyed seeing photo’s on Facebook of the trips her and her husband took and of her beautiful grandchildren. Her precious memories will live on in your hearts forever. My sympathy to
her entire family. In friendship, Lea Ette (Hantge) Peters