Johnson, Nancy Marie (Nelson) 1951 - 2020

JOHNSON, NELSON, HILLESLAND, OSTBY, BATTERSON, WALL, HOGSETH

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:38

Nancy Johnson, age 69, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home in Decorah, IA.

There will be a private family graveside service held for Nancy on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held later this summer.

Nancy Marie (Nelson) Johnson was born on January 7, 1951 the daughter of Clarence V. and Elizabeth A. (Hillesland) Nelson in Decorah, IA. She grew up in Mason City, IA and graduated from Luther College in 1973 with a BA in Elementary Education. While at Luther, she met the love of her life, Dale, and they were married on July 26, 1975 in Mason City. Nancy shared her love of learning as a teacher at Nisse Nursery School and as a teacher associate in the Decorah School System. She was an active member of Madison Lutheran Church in rural Ridgeway, IA. Nancy loved antiques and enjoyed doing home improvement projects with Dale, including the largest project of all - physically building their own house together with their friend Randy Hangartner. She also loved reading, cooking with her grandchildren, and spending time with family and friends. Nordic Fest was a special gathering time for her family every year.

Nancy is survived by her husband Dale. Two daughters: Keri (Brett) Ostby, Rochester, MN and Heather (Chad) Batterson, Des Moines, IA. Grandchildren: Jake, Lily, Mason, Ethan, and Annika. Mother: Elizabeth Nelson, Decorah, IA. Mother-in-law: Irene Johnson, Decorah, IA. Sister: Mary (Michael) Wall, Mesa, AZ. Brother: Jim (Mindy) Nelson, Cottage Grove, MN. Brothers-in-law: Keith (Linda) Johnson, Ridgeway, IA and Bob Hogseth, Chippewa Falls, WI. Uncle: Vern (Jean) Hillesland, Mt. Horeb, WI. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her father: Clarence Nelson. Sister: Donna Hogseth. Father-in-law: Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Luther College, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and Iowa Public Television in memory of Nancy.

Source: Schluter-Balik Funeral Home database

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