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Josephine A. “Josie” Nelson, 77, of Carlos
Published 9:51am Monday, December 19, 2011 Updated 11:52am Monday, December 19, 2011Josephine Nelson, died peacefully, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria, following her struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Josephine Agnes “Josie” was born July 3, 1934, to Anton and Josephine (Botzet) Hauer at home on the family farm in Eagle Bend. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River. She attended District #65, Country School.
Following her education she married Joseph Steidl and to this union six children were born.
On June 7, 1975, Josie married Duane Nelson of Pelican Rapids in Alexandria.
Following their marriage they lived in Carlos where they raised their family and Josie began working for 3M in Alexandria.
Following her retirement in December of 1994, she and her husband enjoyed winters in Arizona and camping in the summer.
Josie enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing guitar and singing. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
She spent the past three years living at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria.
She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River.
Josie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Duane; five daughters, Karen (Shaun) Fennern of Lucan, Laurel (Ken) Schlosser of Alexandria, Paulette (Karl) Grosenick of Carlos, Jo (Tim) Oberg of Eagle Bend and Devona (Kevin) Schultz of Brainerd; a son, Joe (Mary) Steidl of Carlos; a sister, Lorraine (Ronald) Neisen of Carlos; two brothers, Nick (Evette) Hauer of Great Falls, Mont., and Peter (Kathy) Hauer of Conrad, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Pauline Benson; and brothers, Thomas Hauer and Warner Hauer.
Visitation: Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Belle River
Clergy: Rev. Dave Petron
Burial: Lake Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria Township
Funeral Home: Lind Family Funeral and Cremation Service, Miltona
Condolences may be sent online at www.lindfamilyfh.com
