Florists

Nellie Wolden
In Memory of
Nellie Caroline
Wolden (Erickson)
1917 - 2018
Memorial Candle Tribute From
Fossum Funeral and Cremation Service
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
View full message >>>

Obituary for Nellie Caroline Wolden (Erickson)

Nellie Caroline  Wolden (Erickson)
Nellie Caroline (Erickson) Wolden, 100, of La Crosse died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse.

Nellie was born in La Crosse on February 21, 1917 to Fred and Hattie (Schneller) Erickson and had grown up on the grew up on La Crosse’s North Side with her three sisters, Nora, Grace & Mae. In 1934, Nellie graduated from Logan High School and proudly wore her class ring for the last 84 years. She married Palmer Wolden and became the parents of their only child, Russell. She and Palmer later divorced. Nellie especially enjoyed her extended family tradition of the Christmas Eve gatherings she hosted into her 90’s. She worked at Gundersen Lutheran as a housekeeper until her retirement.

She is survived by her son, Russ, two grandsons, Mike of La Crosse, Mark (Tami) Wolden of La Crosse, her two great-grandchildren; Tyler Wolden and Samuel Wolden, and several nieces and nephews.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Nora Ritter, Mae Guggenbuehl and Grace Tryggestad; and daughter-in-law Marilyn Wolden.

Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16th, visitation will begin at 10 am until the start of the service at Fossum Funeral and Cremation Service in Onalaska. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Bethany St. Joseph Care Center for the care given to Nellie during her stay.
Order Flowers
Share by: