Lucille Emma Nelson

LUCILLE “LUCY” EMMA NELSON, age 80, of Waseca passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home.

Born on May 3, 1944 in Springfield, MN, Lucy was the daughter of Fredrick and Grace (Johnson) Zimmerman. She attended Comfrey High School. She was united in marriage to Roger Nelson on April 8, 1961 in Darfur, MN. Together, they raised three sons: Timothy, Jeffrey, and David.

While raising her family, Lucy ran a daycare, a role that allowed her to nurture and care for many children over the years. Her love for children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was immeasurable, and they were truly her world.

Lucy worked throughout her life, including jobs at Heavenly Homebaked, Birdseye, and Elm Care, from which she eventually retired. In her free time, Lucy enjoyed playing cribbage with her husband, Roger, cheering on the Minnesota Twins and Wild, tending to her beloved garden, and reading. She had a special fondness for Christmas and was overjoyed to celebrate with her family this past Saturday.

A devoted member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. She lived her life with kindness, faith, and a deep sense of love for her family and community.

Lucy is survived by her husband, Roger Nelson of Waseca; sons, Timothy (Elizabeth) Nelson of Northfield, Jeffrey (Kellee) Nelson of Fairmont, David (Heidi) Nelson of Red Wing; grandchildren, Kristyn, Wade (Bonnie), Alex (Kristin), Evan (Eden), Marisa (Luis), McKenna, Ella, Ava; great-grandchildren, Elaina, Maddox; sisters, Shirley (Richard) Green of Mountain Lake, Sharon (Glen) Galles of Montgomery; sister-in-law, Mary Zimmerman of St. James. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lorraine (Marvin) Hoffman; brother, Wayne Zimmerman.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Waseca. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Following the service, interment will be at Woodville Cemetery.