Kathryn "Kay" Nelson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The memorial service celebrating the life of Kathryn "Kay" Nelson will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend with Pastor Justin Hesterman presiding. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Schuller Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom event. Kay Nelson Memorial Service Time: Aug 11, 2022 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81235876589 Meeting ID: 812 3587 6589 Passcode: Schuller One tap mobile +13092053325,,81235876589# US +13126266799,,81235876589# US (Chicago) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A private graveside service was held for Kathryn "Kay" Nelson, age 101, of Eagle Bend on Friday, July 16, 2021. Per Kay's request, the burial was performed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Eagle Bend, shortly after her death. Kathryn “Kay” Dorothy Martens was born to Henry and Caroline (Sudler) Martens on November 17, 1919 near Beardsley, MN at the family farm where she was raised. After completing high school, Kay continued her education to attain a teacher's degree in education. Kay began her teaching career in 1939. On June 7, 1946, Kay was united in marriage with Robert “Bob” Raymond Nelson in Vergas. A break from her teaching career was made to stay at home and raise their three children before returning to work in the Eagle Bend School from 1966-1984. Away from work Kay was active in her church, belonged to numerous study and hobby clubs, and spearheaded “Art in the Park” on her 90th birthday! She remained an organizer of events for her community and church throughout her lifetime. Kay will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, lifelong teacher, devoted Christian, and one who loved her “village”. Preceding Kay in death were her husband Robert (8-1-1998), parents Henry and Caroline; daughter Kleda Kuehne; and brothers Karl, Ray, and Kenneth Martens. Memories of Kay will be held dear by her children Kurt (Barbara) Nelson of Irvine, CA, and Keri (Darrell) Krabbenhoft of Vergas, MN; son-in-law Dennis Kuehne of Valley City, ND; along with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran or Knute Nelson Hospice.

Kathryn "Kay" Nelson

November 17, 1919 - July 14, 2021