Cathaleen Nelson Obituary (1933

Fairfield, Iowa Cathleen Angela Nelson "Cathy" age 78 of 2166 236th Blvd., Fairfield peacefully went to be with the Lord at 3:45 P.M. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. Cathy was born September 19, 1933 at Edina, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Catherine Renz Wind. She lived in Brainerd MN for 25 years, where she married Jerry Nelson on September 5, 1963. She attended St. Catherine''s University and the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in Dietary Health. She was a proud member of St. Catherine''s Honor Choir. Jerry, Cathaleen and family lived in Marshalltown, Iowa for 20 years. They have lived in Fairfield since 1994. Cathy was a member of PEO, Chapter MB, the Fairfield Women''s Club and TTT of Marshalltown and several bridge groups. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She loved playing cards, reading ,shopping and spending time with her 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Pammie as a toddler, Surviving are he husband Jerry, 1 son Brian Nelson of Sacramento, California, 2 daughters Angie (Chris) McLean of Coralville and Alisa (Ben) Kolars of Carroll, Iowa; 7 grandchildren and her brother Paul (Janice) Wind of Woodbury, Minnesota. Cremation has been accorded. No funeral service is scheduled. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield. A memorial has been established to St. Mary Catholic Church in Cathy''s memory. Arrangements are in the care of the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.