Ella Nelson
December 1, 1917 ~ November 26, 2013
Ella M. Nelson, age 95 of Fredericksburg, IA died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Peace United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg with Pastor Burt Williams presiding. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Jeff Nelson, Nick Frohnauer, Andrew Kottke, Garrett Raum, T.J. Steege and Luke Steege serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is in charge of arrangements.
Ella Martha Lydia Nelson was born December 1, 1917, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Mohling) Steege. She received her education in Fredericksburg and was a 1935 graduate of the Fredericksburg High School. Ella continued her education by attending nurses’ training in Marshalltown, IA. On May 7, 1939, at Peace United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg, she married Stanley Nelson. To this union two children were born. The couple made Fredericksburg their home and Ella worked at the former St. Joseph Hospital in New Hampton and the former Sunrise Guest Home in Fredericksburg. Ella continued working as a care-giver for several families following her retirement. Her hobby was reading and she received many awards from the Upham Library. She was a lifelong member of the Peace United Church of Christ. Her caring ways will be forever missed.
Survivors include one son, David (Betty) Nelson of Waverly; four grandchildren, Jeff (Jennie) Nelson, Jennifer (Nick) Frohnauer, Lori Dawson and Andrew (Barbara) Kottke; five great-grandchildren, Claire Nelson, Lewis Nelson, Murphy Nelson, Jack Frohnauer, Abbie (Garrett) Raum; son-in-law, Charles (Pam) Kottke of Fredericksburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanley in 1980; a daughter, Linda Lee Kottke in 1980; two sisters, Olinda Weidler, Lenore Dresch; four brothers, Lawrence Steege, Everett Steege, Ted Steege and John Steege.
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My sympathy to Ella’s family. I knew her from Linn Haven when my mom, Anna Zeien, was there. I know Ella enjoyed sitting in the center hallway and watching all the comings and goings. She always smiled when I said hi to her. She also enjoyed those ‘tours’ up and down the halls in her wheelchair, just to see what was going on. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda (Zeien) Schmickle
Sincere sympathy on the loss of a great lady.. Dave & Rosalie Richardson
Ella was such a sweet lady-I always enjoyed talking to her. She helped me out when I had my toning and tanning business-she liked to tone, as it helped her arthritis. I also always enjoyed delivering flowers to her-she was always so excited to get them, and I would always make time to visit for a little bit. Heaven got a special angel, and now she will be looking after her loved ones. I’m sure you have many good memories with her, and I’ll be thinking of you in the days ahead. She was a sweetie……… Pam Stone
I raised my 2 sons on Oak Street, across the road from Ella. Almost every evening, she would come over to visit our next door neighbor, Idel Tessmer. Relaxing in Idel’s driveway, ‘The Ladies’ discussed the wolrd’s and the neighborhood’s happenings. Ella always had a wave and a smile for the boys and I. She welcomed me and helped to oversee my sons’ antics, letting me know when something was of concern. Ella was a large part of our Village. One of the children most dear to Ella was Abbie, along with her other great-grand children. She always had a special smile and spring in her step when Abbie was over to visit. A teenage romance developed between Abbie and my son, Garrett. Abbie’s ‘Granny’ had to give Garrett her stamp of approval, which she lovingly did. I know that Abbie and Garrett’s wedding day was especially filled with pride for Ella and we were all blessed by her attendance. My prayers are with Abbie, her dad Andrew, aunt Laurie and the rest of Ella’s family. We have all been touched by this intelligent, strong and loving woman. Ella’s work here is done but I am assured that she is still watching, and loving. Mark and I give our condolences, Mark and Kristin Christianson
Francie & Steve Crawford lit a candle in memory of Ella M. Nelson