Alvina Emily Nelsen

Alvina Emily Nelsen was born December 9, 1924 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Christ and Kathryn (Trout) Gorr.  She was raised in Nebraska until her family moved to Winthrop, Minnesota when she was a teenager.  In 1945 Alvina was united in marriage to Henry Nelsen.  This union was blessed with nearly 70 years together and four children: Henry, Bruce, Carolyn, and Keith.  Alvina and Henry raised their family in the Appleton area, where they resided until 2014, when they moved to Montevideo.  She enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, bowling, and watching sports on TV, particularly the Minnesota Twins.  Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Alvina passed away Saturday, November 5th in Albion Senior Living in Montevideo.  She attained 91 years, 10 months, and 27 days of age.    Alvina is survived by her children: Bruce (Lori) Nelsen of Ortonville, Carolyn (David) Feldhake of Montevideo, and Keith Nelsen of Clearwater, FL; 9 grandchildren: Gina Nelsen, Amy Granfors, Joe Feldhake, Allison Dawald, Lindsey Rausch, Sara Nelsen, Andy Nelsen, Cory (Kim) Feldhake, Jamie (Lindsey) Feldhake; 15 great-grandchildren: Leo Dawald, Hazel and Piper Rausch, Kyra Kvam, Amanda and Zachary DeJong, Jadee Barber, Ruby Schaefer, Rian Pray, Natalie, Nichole, and Norissa Feldhake, Erik, Rachel, and Lucas Granfors, and baby girl Dawald, due April, 2017; sisters: Dorothy Sorbe of St. Paul and Jane Martin of Sauk Centre; sister-in-law, Karen Gorr of Litchfield; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Hank” Nelsen on August 1, 2014; son, Henry D. Nelsen in 1949; granddaughter, Katie Kvam; parents, Christ and Kathryn (Trout) Gorr; brother’s: Dale and Albert Gorr; brother’s-in-law: Dale Sorbe and Alex Martin.

Blessed be the memory of Alvina Emily Nelsen.