Mary C. Nelson

Mary Catharine “Mickey” Nelson, 79 of Palmyra, WI passed into eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 surrounded by family at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Mickey was born on October 14, 1944 in St. Paul, MN the daughter of Adolph and Margaret (Lefto) Schoenher. She grew up in the North St. Paul area and graduated from Arch Bishop Murray Memorial High School in Maplewood. She was blessed with two sons, Edward and David. On November 26, 1988 Mickey was united in marriage to James Nelson and the two went on to enjoy 35 years of marriage together. Mickey worked as a secretary for a few different companies during her working career including 3M, Fairhaven of Whitewater, and most recently Standard Process of Palmyra retiring in 2004.

She had a kind and caring personality and was friendly to all she met. Mickey loved nature and the outdoors. One of her happiest places was being out in God’s creation working in her many flower gardens, feeding and watching birds and other animals. She was skilled with her hands and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She used this skill to make many beautiful prayer shawls for St. Bruno’s Prayer Shawl Group and to create many other gifts for friends and family. Mickey also served others with her time through volunteering for the Wildlife in Need Center of Oconomowoc. The most important thing in Mickey’s earthly life was her love for her family. She enjoyed making many wonderful meals and baking delicious goodies for her family. She was at her best spending time with those closest to her, especially her beloved grandchildren. Mickey will be sincerely missed by those she leaves behind.

She is survived by: her husband, James Nelson of Palmyra, her two sons, Edward (Karen) Nash of Eau Claire, and David (Angela) Nash of Slinger; her grandchildren, Paul, Dean, Luke, Cole and Calvin; and her sister, Joan (the late Lee) Pehrson of St. Paul, MN. She is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her dear cousin, Suzanne.

Memorials in Mickey’s honor may be made to the Wildlife in Need Center of Oconomowoc or the Jefferson County Humane Society in lieu of flowers.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Gibson Family Funeral Home in Eagle, WI (499 Elkhorn Road, Eagle, WI 53119). Visitation will take place from 5:00PM until the time of service at the funeral home. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Mary Catharine will be laid to rest in Spring Lake Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Lake, WI at a later date.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com

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