DOLORES NELSON's Obituary
Caring sister; devoted wife; loving mother; doting grandmother; proud great grandmother; and loyal friend. Dolores C. (Wolf) Nelson, age 95, passed away peacefully at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, surrounded with the love of her son Dan, friend Dora Mae, and Park View family. Dolores was born on November 21, 1921. She was the oldest daughter of Emil and Sabina (Benderling) Wolf. On June 18, 1946 she was united in marriage to Hubert N. Nelson, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1994.
Dolores graduated Oshkosh High School and went on to work as a clerk in the Oshkosh City Welfare Dept. After marriage she did a short stint as a homemaker and mother and when her youngest son started school, she again went back to work in the City Health Dept. It was there she met Dora Mae Rolph who became an unbelievable friend.
Hubert and Dolores were the 3rd generation family to live in the homestead on 10th Street in Oshkosh. It was in the same home they raised their three children. She lived there until October 1999. In June 2000 her youngest son, Hub, generously opened his home on the lake to her. For the next ten years he made his home her home and completed the threesome of Hub, Mom, and canine Cody. After her son’s death in July 2010, Dolores moved yet to another new home, Park View Health Center. For the next seven years she called Woodside 2 home and everyone there her family. The care, compassion, and support through all of her “ups” and “downs” were topnotch by all the staff. We sincerely thank you for the love and dignity shown to our Mom.
Dolores was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church, from Baptism, through marriage, until death. She was very devoted to the Sacred Heart and had a strong Catholic faith. Through her health struggles she said if it weren’t for her faith, she didn’t know how she would have been able to bear her “cross”. This was also the time we met some wonderful people who initially drifted in and out of our daily lives, but for some reason have remained friends for the last 18 years. Nancy Jungwirth has shared her faith with Communion, visits and prayer, not to mention all the “sweets”. The Rolph girls, Joyce (daughter, Julie), Kathy (daughter, Kris) Sherry and Audrey with past visits, cards, and prayers. We especially will be forever grateful to Dora Mae for her tireless visits and sharing so much of her time with Mom. It did not go unnoticed! It was also during this same time that Lorraine D., a high school classmate, rekindled friendships. Mom also has remained in contact with Barb M., one of the first visiting nurses to help us back in 2000. Her notes and updates on her “little people” were very much enjoyed. While at Park View, Mom looked forward to Tuesday morning rosary, Thursday afternoon Mass/Communion service, bingo with the help of Nadine, flower arranging, and Sunday evening visits from Father Bill. Lots of angels in Mom’s corner! Thank you everyone!
Mom was a very gentle and quiet person. She preferred to sit in the back and watch, rather than be in the thick of the action. Her memory will be cherished by her only sister, Sister Daniel Wolf - Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity - Manitowoc, WI; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and IpPun Nelson and their son, David of Oshkosh. Her daughter and son-in-law, Blanche and Les Fiegel of Winneconne; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Sydra and Rich Hahn and their son Kody and daughter Karly of Neenah; and Teri and Matt Berlowski and their daughters Mazden and Morgan of Appleton.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Sr., infant daughter, Cathy, youngest son, Hubert “Hub” Jr., infant grandson, Daniel A. Nelson Jr., parents, Emil and Sabina (Benderling) Wolf, and other relatives and friends.
We wish to thank Dr. Tsai for “putting Mom back together again” and giving us almost 18 more years with her; Dr. Ringwala; Rose and all the caring staff at Park View for their TLC.
We will never understand the why, nor will we have an answer, but know we loved you and you will always remain in our hearts. You were a great teacher. Mom you are free to move about - enjoy your new home!
In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite cause or visit to a shut-in would be much appreciated.
A Memorial Mass for Dolores will be held on Wednesday September 20, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church (Sacred Heart site) at 11 am with the Revs. William Van deKreeke and Matt Simonar officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 am until the hour of services.
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