Kathleen Nelson

Kathleen “Kathy” Carol Nelson, age 78 of Danbury, WI formerly of Northfield, MN passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI. Kathy was born on December 29, 1939 in Saint Paul, MN the only child to parents Ewald Everett and Mildred Elsa (Davis) Wieken. Kathy was a graduate of Sibley High School in West Saint Paul. She then went on to graduate from Abbott Nursing School in Minneapolis, MN and worked for over 25 years with Northfield Physicians and Surgeons as a Registered Nurse. Kathy married Roger Gilbert Nelson on October 1, 1960 in West Saint Paul, MN. Kathy was a lover of nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors looking at the birch trees and wildflowers. She also loved crafting of all sorts, including Norwegian decorative painting (known as rosemaling) and especially teaming up with her husband Roger to decorate the birdhouses he built. Kathy enjoyed spending holidays with her family and loved to cook and bake for them. She will be remembered for her delicious and unique cookies. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Ewald and Mildred Wieken. Kathy leaves to celebrate her memory her husband, Roger Nelson, Danbury, WI; daughters, Lynda Mary (Frank) Kuzma, Excelsior, MN, Susan Kathleen (Steve) Lavigne, Prescott, WI; grandchildren, Matthew (Jenny) Lavigne, Nicholas (Mandi) Lavigne, Anna Lavigne, Frank Kuzma and Jack Kuzma; one great granddaughter, Harper Kathleen Lavigne. A memorial service celebrating the life of Kathleen “Kathy” Nelson has been scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2018 (visitation 10:00 – 11:00 AM) at the Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel in Mendota Heights, MN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com