Jacqueline Mary Foley

Jacqueline Mary Foley, age 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Mayo
Clinic Health System in New Prague.
Jacqueline was born on May 7, 1934, in Le Center, the daughter of George and Laura (Weber)
Selly. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her Catholic faith at St. Mary
Catholic Church in Le Center. Jackie received her education at Le Center Public Schools,
graduating with the Class of 1952. She continued her education at the Minnesota School of
Business. During her high school years, while working at the canning factory in Montgomery,
she met Robert M. Foley. The couple was united in marriage on October 10, 1953, at St. Mary
Catholic Church in Le Center. Together, Jackie and Bob made their home on the Foley family
farm in rural Montgomery, where they raised four children and worked side by side farming.
Jackie was a devoted farm wife, always willing to help wherever she was needed. After her
children were grown, she worked for Le Sueur County at the Courthouse and later for Chart
Industries in New Prague.
In retirement, Jackie and Bob enjoyed traveling together, including trips to Branson, cruises, and
wintering in Arizona. They were faithfully present for their grandchildren’s lives, whether
celebrating baptisms and birthdays or attending sporting events. Jackie was a devout Catholic
and a member of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, where she was active in
various roles, including the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). In her earlier years, she served
as a 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, and canning the produce she grew.
Jackie is survived by her children: Faye (Daniel) Griffin of Rochester, Patti (Randy) Soukup of
Montgomery, Robert F. (Rebecca) Foley of Montgomery, and Chris (Paula) Foley of St. Cloud;
13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert M. Foley; her sister, Ruth; and
her sister-in-law, Loretta (Ken) Mracek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Most Holy
Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in
Montgomery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until the time of the Mass at the
church on Wednesday.
Arrangements are with Schoenbauer Funeral Home.
SchoenbauerFuneralHome.com