Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Gilma Nelson, age 88, of rural Austin, died Friday, March 25, 2016. Dorothy Gilma (Aldahl) Nelson was born March 31, 1927 in Albert Lea, MN to Clarence and Minnie (Tveite) Aldahl. On November 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Elmore Nelson in Albert Lea, MN. Dorothy was a Registered Nurse at Hormel for 42 years, retiring at the age of 62. She and her husband, Jim, farmed together in Freeborn County, Oakland Township their entire marriage. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with special friends making lefse, playing cards, dancing, golfing, snowmobiling, and going out for dinner. Survivors include her children, Dennis Nelson, Austin; Judy (Mike) White, Blooming Prairie; Dean (Laureen) Nelson, Kellogg; grandchildren, Christine (Cody) Ulrich, Owatonna; David White, Rochester; Laura Nelson, Calumet, IA, and Sarah (Jason) Vagt, Kasson; step-grandchildren, Lisa Tilkes, Rochester; Lindsey Tilkes, Rochester; Nathan Tilkes, Rochester; and Andrew Tilkes, Cedar Falls, IA; great-granddaughter, Kya; sister-in-laws, Lorraine Aldahl, Onalaska, WI and June Nelson, Adams, MN; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Nelson; parents, Clarence and Minnie Aldahl; brother, Kermit Aldahl; brother-in-law, Kenneth Nelson, nephew, Ken Aldahl. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin with Interim Pastor Lisa Meshke officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery
1800 4 St. NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Monday, March 28 2016
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Tuesday, March 29 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1600 West Oakland Ave
Austin MN 55912

Service

Tuesday, March 29 2016
11:00 AM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1600 West Oakland Ave
Austin MN 55912