Mildred Nelson

Mildred W. Nelson, 100, of Seymour, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015, at Meadow Wood Assisted Living. She was born August 22, 1914, daughter of the late George and Olga (Krueger) Uhlenbrauck. On October 21, 1939 she was united in marriage to Clarence Nelson. He preceded her in death July 30, 1990.
Mildred was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, a Charter member of Concordia Society at Emmanuel and former member of Women of Emmanuel. She received a Volunteer Award from Wisconsin Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Inc. Region V in 2001 and in 1996 she was awarded Volunteer of the Year from Good Shepard. In 1988 she was awarded Seymour's Outstanding Citizen. Mildred was proud of the fact that she worked at the food pantry in Seymour for over 30 years and was the first meal sight manager for the Seymour Senior Meal Sight Program. She was involved with the Seymour Senior Center and served as an officer.
Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Marie) Nelson, Black Creek and Marlin (Judy) Nelson, Seymour; grandchildren: La Vonne Anderson, Debra Nelson, Todd (fiancee Cynthia) Nelson, Cindy (fiancAC. Jason) Nelson, Jill (Tim) Joly, Keith (Connie) Shilbilski, Brenda Ory; great-grandchildren: Amanda, Rachael, Delila, Joshua, Felicia, Jessica, Nicole, Daniel, Brandon, Katie, Heather, Zack and Kody; four great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, George and Olga (Krueger) Uhlenbrauck, husband, Clarence, sister and brother-in-law, Leola (Harold) Seitz, brother and sister-in-law, Ruben (Doloris) Uhlenbrauck, brothers and sister-in-law, Maynard (Gertrude) Nelson and Edwin Nelson, great-grandson, Taylor Nelson and daughter-in-law, Laverne Nelson.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Natalie Kramer officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund may be made to the Seymour Food Pantry or Seymour Senior Center.
A special thank you to the staff of Meadow Wood and Hospice Advantage especially Heidi and