Nelda Lou Carlson, age 90 of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Providence Place in Fremont. She was born November 14, 1933, in Pender, NE, to Jacob and June (Eaton) Novak.
Nelda grew up at Walthill, NE, and graduated from Walthill High School in 1952. She married Gerald R. Carlson January 9, 1953, in Fremont. To this marriage were 4 children: Stan, Carolee, Janet and Joyce. Her life was busy raising family and taking care of the many duties that come with farm life. Nelda was a strong woman of faith and was active in her church. She was known by her family and friends to smile and say, “You know I love you and Jesus loves us more.” Nelda loved fishing and watching the birds that came to her many bird feeders.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; daughter, Joyce Jones; 2 brothers, Dale and Bob, and 2 sisters, Marilyn and Naomi.
Nelda is survived by her son, Stan (Janine) Carlson of Arlington, NE; daughters, Carolee (Randy) Bundy of Nashville, TN and Janet (Dusty) Green of Linden, TX; son-in-law, Chester Jones; sister, Charlene Karnes of Nevada, MO; brother-in-law, Leo Bowland;, sister-in-law, Donna Gagaliani; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday also at Moser’s. Interment will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, NE.
Memorials are suggested to Providence Place, Fremont or Samaritan’s Purse.
Live-streamed service and Online condolences at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
