Betty Nelson, 84
Betty Annette Nelson, age 84, of Hudson, died peacefully early on Sept. 15, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.
Betty was born on Oct. 2, 1928, to Otto and Esther (Halberg) Nelson. She was united in marriage to Richard Nelson on Sept. 1, 1950. The marriage would be blessed with two children.
Betty is survived by: her daughters, Susanne (Michael) Mclaughlin of Des Plaines, Ill., and Wendy (William Custer) Nelson of Decatur, Ga.; and three grandchildren, Rose, Sam and Laura Custer.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Esther Nelson and husband, Richard.
A memorial celebration of Betty's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the First Baptist Church in Hudson, Wis. A visitation will be held for one hour prior to services. Burial will be held privately at a later date at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in Betty's name to the National MS Society.
Services are in the care of the O'Connell Family Funeral Home. 715.386.3725 www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com