Suellen Nelson, age 84, of Woodville, Wisconsin passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born May 6, 1939, to Arthur and Evelyn (Krafka) Emmert in Dysart. Iowa. She was the oldest of three children, brother Dennis and sister Sherry.
On December 6, 1958, Sue married the love of her life Ray Nelson. Three months after they were married Ray’s sister-in-law passed away, leaving a small daughter Joan.
For 11 years Joan was a member of Ray and Sue’s family. Joan and her husband Gaylen live in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Kay was Ray and Sue’s firstborn, Kay now lives with her husband Roger Precht in Bird Island, Minnesota. Son Tim and his wife Dalva made their home in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Sue worked at the University of Wisconsin Extension Office in Baldwin for 27 years as a secretary. She then went on to be elected the County Clerk of St. Croix County where she held that position for 16 years.
Sue loved to travel, and she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and golfing in the Women’s League at Glen Hills. She was active in 4-H, the county fair and judging cat shows. She also played the organ and piano for the Faith Baptist Church. Ray and Sue recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. She will be missed by many, including four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Sue always encouraged folks to enjoy life, one day at a time.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, Wisconsin, 1010 Newton St., (715) 684-3434.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 581 Co Hwy B, Woodville, Wisconsin with visitation one hour before service. Burial will take place in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hersey. oconnellfuneralhomes.com.
