Lillie M. Nelson

nelson_edited-2Lillie M. Nelson, age 80, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

A celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Arkdale Town Hall in Arkdale, Wisconsin.

Lillie was born June 22, 1935 in Adams County, Wisconsin to Darwin and Nina (Ramsey) McClyman.

She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School and always supported the Dell’s Chiefs.

Lillie married Clifford Gerald Nelson on September 24, 1954 at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.

She raised her children & worked on the family farm. Lillie was known as “grandma” to all the children who knew her.

She enjoyed chickens, gardening, flowers, bird watching, baking, and farming.

Lillie was a member of the Homemakers, the ladies aide, and was a Sunday School teacher at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darwin & Nina McClyman; husband, Clifford Nelson and brother, Arnold McClyman.

Survivors:

Son:  Darwin (Penney) Nelson of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Daughter:  Pam (Rodney Johnson) Kaehn of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Curt Nelson of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Darrell Nelson of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Brad Raymer of Big Flats, Wisconsin

Granddaughter:  Brittnie (Trevon) Lisser of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Great-Grandson:  Landon Nelson of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Great-Granddaughter:  Bristol Raymer of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Great-Granddaughter:  Cassidy Raymer of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Great-Granddaughter:  Quinn Lisser of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Great-Grandson:  Trenton Boisen of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Great-Grandson:  Jace Mills of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Great-Grandson: Bailey Mills of Appleton, Wisconsin

further survived by nieces, nephews and many friends

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Condolences

  1. Rick H. Falk says:

    I extend my sympathy to the Nelson family. Lillie was a special lady that will be missed. Many fond memories of square dancing and eating ice cream! God grant you peace.

  2. Cathy & Dennis Rathermel says:

    I am so sorry the beautiful soul of such a loved lady has left. Aunt Lillie was always my favorite Aunt. I spent lots of time with her growing up and always had fun. Uncle Clifford will be so happy to see her. She has been a true inspiration to follow with her loving heart. Wishing all of you peace. Know that she no longer suffers and is in a beautiful place with Uncle Clifford. Love Cathy

  3. Margaret de Pereiro says:

    Lilly was a faithful, wonderful U-W Extension Homemakers’ Club member. For many, many years, she attended classes to learn new homemaking skikksmm

  4. Lisa Gurecki says:

    So sorry for your loss. Brittnie always spoke so fondly of her. I am sure she will be missed tremendously.

  5. Bobbie & Rob Anderson says:

    My sympathy in your Family’s loss Lil had a very kind heart and will be missed by everyone my prayers are with you all and God Bless

  6. Lawrence & Dody Klaus says:

    So sorry for your loss. Lil will be missed, sweet, sweet lady.

  7. roz goodhue says:

    My thoughts and prayers for all.

  8. Lloyd and Pam VanBeek says:

    Pam and family, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  9. Madison Tolley says:

    My Heartfelt condolences to Pam, Britttnie and family. She was a very kindhearted thoughtful person. She will always have a special place in my heart.

  10. Kim Pratt and Jeff Neis says:

    Pam and family… Lillie will be missed by everyone who knew her… I will hold many memories. She was a special woman, I glad I visited with her last week… rest in peace sweet woman…. love Kim and Jeff

  11. Tom & Deb (Ravenscroft) Sake says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy, God Bless….

  12. Liana says:

    Sad to hear the news, but I know she is in a better place, with Clifford. What a kindred spirit Lillie was. Always busy selling eggs, working elections at which she always brought homemade treats, for years she brought fair projects, meanwhile was also a wonderful volunteer. She gave alot, she was our Sunday school teacher and a very sweet friend. I will miss our visits, my sweet friend. I have so many memories of Lillie she will never be forgotten.

  13. Larry & Evelyn Johnston (York) says:

    to Lilly’s Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Lilly was a delight to visit with, always had a smile and a laugh in her voice. Have a lot of good memories Christmas Caroling at her place. the Lord’s Blessing and Comfort to all.

  14. Pat Williams says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. I can remember, as a child, visiting the farm when I visited Uncle Ray Sr. who farmed just across the street. Excellent cook, so friendly to us. Many good memories.

  15. Duane McClyman says:

    So sorry for your loss, Aunt Lilly will be missed by all.

  16. Linda McClyman Heiskanen says:

    My sincere deepest condolences to the entire family. We were thrilled to be able to visit with Lillie this summer at her home. My mother Carmen and my stepdad Stan Betancourt , my sister Betty McClyman (all from North Carolina) and Marie Brandt made the trip to see Lillie . We had a great time.

  17. Art and Eva Kelly says:

    So sorry for your loss, one of my favorite memories are Easter at the farm oh my the eggs she would color and hide it was so much fun. She had so much love for everyone, she was truly a blessing to all who knew her..prayers for the family..

  18. Elana Ackley says:

    Darrell. I am so very sorry to hear of your grandma passing. She sure was a grand gal in her day. I have fond memories of visiting with her a few times. She is with Grandpa now in the glory and kingdom of our Lord tending their farm in heaven.

  19. Brenda Pietrowski says:

    Pam, Bee and family,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. She was truly a beautiful woman with a heart of gold. She will always be remembered fondly and we will cherish the moments we shared with her. God bless and prayers of comfort to all.

  20. Tory and Victoria Morse says:

    Thoughts and prayers for the family.

  21. John & Jackie Lecy says:

    Sorry for your loss. Many memories of growing up neighbors.

  22. Tim Jakubowski says:

    Always enjoyed the times I visited with her.

  23. Necole Mills says:

    Sorry to hear about your mother. She will be missed. Lil was a wonderful person.

  24. Robert and Josette Ramsey says:

    sorry to hear the sad news. we wish we would have had more time with her . she was a wonderful cousin

  25. Robert and Josette Ramsey says:

    sorry to hear the sad news wish we could have seen her more often. she was a wonderful cousin.
    .

  26. Larry and Becky Oleson says:

    Our sympathy to all of you. She is no longer in pain and in a much better place. Lillie was indeed always pleasant and fun to talk to. Our thought and prayers in the days ahead.

  27. Steve & Danna Peterson says:

    So sorry for your loss. Lillie was one of my favorite Sunday School teachers. We always had a nice talk at the voting poll and anywhere we happened to run into each other. She was such an awesome, kind, and caring woman!

  28. Irene Jameson says:

    I think Lil must have a special place in heaven. I will always be thankful to her for how good she was to my sister Velma. My condolences to the family. Irene

  29. Jim and Ardy Olson says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you, I always enjoyed the times I would see Lilie. She was always so nice!

  30. Peg & Loren Lecy says:

    So sorry on your loss. Many fond memories of Lillie. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time

  31. michelle troy says:

    So sorry for your loss!

  32. Charlene Jensen says:

    I’m so sorry to hear of Lillie’s death. She was a real farm wife. We got many a dressed chicken from her…I remember she put them in a cow tank when she knew we were coming over……I can still see Rudy and her fishing them out. Always such a friendly helpful lady. God bless the memories.

  33. Sonja McLaughlin says:

    So sorry to hear about your Mom, she was a wonderful person, very kind and always so friendly!!, Your Dad was waiting for her in heaven. Love to all of your family and God will be with you during this difficult time.

  34. Barbara Tolley,and family says:

    Cliff and Lil were wonderful neighbors, we used to go over for milk and eggs, used to have Darwin in cub scouts and watch Pam give her piggy a ride on her tar around the farm and the picnics with the snowmobiles, Hang on to those and other happy memories, they will help . love and prayers to the whole family.

  35. Heather,Austin & Evan says:

    I will always have wonderful memories of Lillie and so will my boys.They loved going over and visiting her.She filled them up with lots of goodies and she would go out with them and let them play with the animals.She loved every Halloween seeing them dressed up in their costumes we always had to make sure we stopped.She always had a kind heart and kind words.

  36. George Wendy Ritchie says:

    Sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.

  37. Harold Anderson says:

    So sorry to hear of your loss, Lilly was will loved by all who knew her.

  38. Pam gorder and Rod Pfaff says:

    We are so sorry for your loss, she was a very gentle kind person.She will be missed.God Bless You all at this very sad time.

  39. Roberta Nelson McFarlane says:

    sorry for your loss

  40. Bernie Soley Roggenbauer says:

    Mrs. Nelson was one of the nicest ladies. My sympathy in your loss.

  41. Kathy Cappel says:

    Sorry for your loss, always a kind word out of her.

  42. Kim Cleland says:

    So sorry for your loss. Lil was a wonderful woman!