Sharon Nelson

Sharon Jane Nelson, age 71, of Dewey Twp., Burnett Co., WI, passed away Friday evening, October 14, 2016. Born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 20, 1945, Sharon was the daughter of Ervin L. and Neva J. (Shaw) Dehmlow. She lived with her family in Milwaukee when she was a young person, and attended Catholic schools. Sharon has been a resident of Burnett County since 1988. On June 15, 1996, Sharon married Robert “Bob” L. Nelson in Siren, WI. Sharon initially worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Cape Side Cove in Siren. She then worked at the St. Croix Tribal Health Clinic in Hertel over nineteen years. She began her employment as an accountant and retired as the clinic’s Health Director. During her tenure, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Sharon was sincerely concerned for the well-being of others, especially those who needed help, support, and assurance. She and Bob were founders of New Beginnings Alano Club, helping those with narcotics and alcohol addictions. They were also highly involved with the St. Croix Tribe Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program and the Burnett County Support Group serving victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Sharon also served as a First Responder for the St. Croix Fire Dept. Christmas was the favorite time of the year for Sharon. She took a lot of pleasure and self satisfaction cooking, baking, and decorating for the holiday. The Nelson home was known as “the Christmas House.” Besides being a great cook and baker, Sharon enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She liked fishing and hunting deer, and had great times camping at Leisure Lake. Sharon liked to sing at home, and listen to the wind chimes. She also had a great love for horses. Sharon had a “heart of gold.” She would try to help whoever had a true need, be it family, friends, or others in the community. She cherished the precious moments she had with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her very much. Sharon will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Neva Dehmlow; a brother, Walter Kennison; a sister, Ann Marie Kennison; brother-in-law, Harold Cauthron; grandchildren, Jade Andresen and Manny Masuca; and great-grandchild, Damion Koser. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Bob; children: Shelly (Kevin) Chudzik, Wendy Krause, Sheila Labo, Tracie Masuca, and Slade Bodzislaw; step-children: Brenda (Bill) Landwehr, Barbara (John) Kerr, and Bruce Nelson (Michelle); nineteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Patricia Cauthron; sister-in-law, Dawn Kennison; and nieces and nephews. The memorial service honoring the life of Sharon Nelson will be conducted at 12:00 pm (visitation 11:00 am to 12:00 pm), Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Lake Park Alliance Church, 53 3rd Street, Shell Lake, WI, with Pastor John Sahlstrom officiating. Fellowship will continue following the service.