Mary S. Menzel
September 14, 1933 - February 10, 2021

Holmdel- Mary S. (nee) Van Malden Menzel of Holmdel NJ passed away on Tuesday, February 10th peacefully at home.

Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1933 to Johannes VanMalden and Elizabeth (nee) Smallman VanMalden moving to the US at age 2.

She attended Freehold Boro High School and nursing school in Philadelphia, PA. She was introduced to her love, a young farmer, William Menzel, and they were married for 61 years. They had a large lively family of 5 children and a menagerie on their farm.  Bill was one of the owners of Menzel Brothers Farm, the FIRST pick your own farm in Monmouth County. Bill, Mary, and family, ran the farm market when it was a wagon on Route 34 in Holmdel, and then, when it was outgrown, moved to the larger farmstand down the road. They built the big market on Rt. 34 in 1985 managing a successful farm, pick your own, and market until retirement.

Many people remember picking strawberries and pumpkins and bringing their children and grandchildren to the farm creating memories that last to this day.

Mary was a member of Holmdel Community Church. She belonged to the local book club, and enjoyed the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra with friends. She loved to travel and visited Scotland, England, Prince Edward Island and Long Island to see her extended family. She loved her dogs, especially Pilot.

Mary was predeceased by her husband William, and her children, Margaret (Peggy) Boyton, her son, Douglas Menzel, and her twin daughters, Lynn Ottesen and Cathy Menzel, her son-in law, George Boyton and her sister, Louise Johnson.

Mary is survived by her loving son, Karl Menzel and his wife, Lisa. Also, surviving is her son-in-law Daniel Ottesen and her seven grandsons, whom she adored, Douglas Boyton, Christopher Boyton and his wife Jamie, William K. Menzel, Jr, Keith Menzel, Daniel Ottesen and his partner, Melissa, Erik Ottesen, Andrew Ottesen as well as 6 great grandchildren, her cousins, here, and “across the pond” and her dear friends.

Arrangements will be handled by Holmdel Funeral Home and funeral services will be private.

If you would like, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity for animals and enjoy a “wee bit” whisky!

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Holmdel- Mary S. (nee) Van Malden Menzel of Holmdel NJ passed away on Tuesday, February 10th peacefully at home. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1933 to Johannes VanMalden and Elizabeth (nee) Smallman VanMalden moving to the US at age 2. She attended Freehold Boro High School and nursing school in Philadelphia, PA. She …
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Louis de Chicchio III left a message on February 16, 2021:
My condolences to all surviving family. Your neighbor. Louis
Jody left a message on February 15, 2021:
You guys have all been like family for decades... My heart goes out to you time and time again...
Marian Martinez left a message on February 14, 2021:
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. In the last year I was able to spend some time with her and I enjoyed our visits. We shared a great love for our dogs and enjoyed sharing stories and how much we loved them. She was a wonderful woman who suffered many losses in her family. May she be reunited with them. Rest In Peace.
Lauren Igneri left a message on February 13, 2021:
My family and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Menzel family. I fondly recall the many memories made with Mrs. Menzel and Cathy while working at the farm market. Mrs. Menzel treated me like family which kept me coming back to work there season after season while in high school. I will be sure to take a “wee-sip” this evening in her honor.
Lauren Igneri left a message on February 13, 2021:
My family and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Menzel family. I fondly recall the many memories made with Mrs. Menzel and Cathy while working at the farm market. Mrs. Menzel treated me like family which kept me coming back to work there season after season while in high school. I will be sure to take a “wee-sip” this evening in her honor.
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Ron Gassaway left a message on February 13, 2021:
Remembering fondly all the tons of fresh produce that we at D. O. Bought from the Mendel farm. Will especially miss talking to Mary after she retired and she came to shop. She was so resilient in the face of unimaginable tragedy that she had to endured. So sorry.
Margie Goddard left a message on February 13, 2021:
All of my love and condolences to all of the Menzel Family and beyond. I will always remember the parties, the dinners, the outings, the evenings on the deck with Mary. A conversationalist supreme, she was always good for a chat along with a "wee" bit. She will be missed. Now she will join her loved ones that left us too soon. RIP, Mary. With much love.
Bill and Linda McDonald left a message on February 12, 2021:
When I first heard the news about Mary , I stopped and reflected on the many good memories of knowing Mary and the Menzel Family for so many years . Also, all of the good times! Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all!
Lucille Silvestri left a message on February 12, 2021:
We work together driving the school bus Mary was a good friend at that time. Rest. Mary
Woolley Boglioli Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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