1921
Dorothy
2012
Dorothy Nelson
January 2, 1921 — January 12, 2012
Funeral services for Dorothy Jane Nelson of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2012 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. Pastor John Holt will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Dorothy died on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was 90 years of age.
Dorothy was born January 2, 1921 in Albert Lea, MN, the daughter of Benjamin and Palma (Knutson) Loeffler. She graduated from Albert Lea High School. On July 7, 1946 she was united in marriage to Lauris (Lolly) Nelson at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Freeborn County and was an active member of First Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school and serving in the church circle. She had been employed by the Wilson Co, for many years.
Dorothy was a member of Sorority, Bridge Club, Birthday Club and the E.Y. Group (Eternal Youth!) She enjoyed golf, playing piano, dancing, winters in Arizona and animals. Many summers were spent at the Nisswa Beach Resort with many family friends, her Norwegian Heritage was important as were her many trips with Lolly and friends.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Lolly of Albert Lea, MN, son David and his wife Michele of Albert Lea, MN, granddaughters; Katie, Alyssa and Kristen Nelson, Cousin Shirley Ann Hanson of Albert Lea, MN, and other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and Brother Lemoyne Loeffler.
Dorothy died on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was 90 years of age.
Dorothy was born January 2, 1921 in Albert Lea, MN, the daughter of Benjamin and Palma (Knutson) Loeffler. She graduated from Albert Lea High School. On July 7, 1946 she was united in marriage to Lauris (Lolly) Nelson at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Freeborn County and was an active member of First Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school and serving in the church circle. She had been employed by the Wilson Co, for many years.
Dorothy was a member of Sorority, Bridge Club, Birthday Club and the E.Y. Group (Eternal Youth!) She enjoyed golf, playing piano, dancing, winters in Arizona and animals. Many summers were spent at the Nisswa Beach Resort with many family friends, her Norwegian Heritage was important as were her many trips with Lolly and friends.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Lolly of Albert Lea, MN, son David and his wife Michele of Albert Lea, MN, granddaughters; Katie, Alyssa and Kristen Nelson, Cousin Shirley Ann Hanson of Albert Lea, MN, and other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and Brother Lemoyne Loeffler.
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