Service Information
Doris A. Nelson, age 88, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at Faith Lutheran Church.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Doris Arlene Nelson was born on July 12, 1932, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Richard R. and Genevieve Lillian (Jensen) Rotzien. Doris was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1950.
On January 17, 1953, Doris was united in marriage to Russell Nelson at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three children, Chris, Randy, and Diane. Doris and Russell resided in Hutchinson. They shared 67 years of marriage until the passing of Russell on November 3, 2020.
Doris was employed in the accounting department at Citizens Bank and Hutchinson Utilities.
Doris enjoyed old movies, sewing, reading, playing cards, fishing, swimming, traveling to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Arizona, Mexico, and various places in Minnesota, and going to the cabin. She made many needlepoint dish towels. Doris especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and Hutchinson American Legion Auxiliary.
Doris passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Blessed be her memory.
Doris is survived by her:
Children, Chris Nelson of Deephaven, MN,
Randy Nelson and his wife, Linda, of Silver Lake, MN,
Diane Thorstenson and her husband, Bob, of Cape Coral, FL;
Grandchildren, Derek Thorstenson of Salt Lake City, UT;
Paul Thorstenson of Titusville, FL;
Brother, Richard Rotzien and his wife, Patricia, of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Doris is preceded in death by her Parents, Richard and Genevieve Rotzien; Husband, Russell Nelson; Brother, Robert Rotzien and his wife, Margaret; Sister, Marjorie Plath and her husband, Lowell.
Nancy Hoff Kaping says
So sorry for your loss of both parents. My mother grew up with Russell (Betty Christensen) and told us many stories of the two families while growing up. Later in life your parents and Mom spent time visiting on the phone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie Karl says
Diane, Randy, Chris and families,
So very sorry for your loss of both parents. It is hard to lose our parents, no matter their age or ours and during the holiday season it makes it more difficult. May all your special memories help to ease your sorrow and comfort you. God bless, prayers, HUGS and love to you.
Bonnie (Heil) Karl
Fern Hoff says
Chris, Randy, Diane,
I was so saddened to read of your Mom’s passing so soon after your Dad. I got to know your family when I did summer babysitting for you. Your parents never forgot me and we would be happy to see each other at community events. We always took time to greet each other and catch up. May God bless you and your memories of your parents.
Fern Hoff