Carol Jean Nelson

Carol Nelson passed peacefully with family by her side Monday, June 29, 2026. Carol Jean Nelson was born January 29, 1941, to Clarence and Harriet (Stark) Schueler in Winona, MN. Carol grew up one of two children and earned the nick name "Sister Jean" from her brother-in-law Norman Nelson to distinguish her from his sister Carol Ann. Carol married Lee Nelson Aug 20th, 1960, and to this union, two children were born.

Carol enjoyed making needlepoint pieces, fishing, camping, bowling, going to Lynx's games and spending time with her family. She also had a lot of fun having and going to garage sales and was known for her peanut brittle. Carol had a special place in her heart for her grand and great-grandchildren, but also for her four-legged grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her daughter Cindy Mae Nelson of Cannon Falls; son Wayne (Diane) Nelson of Cannon Falls; granddaughter Vanessa Davis; great-granddaughter Londyn Davis; brothers-in-law Norman (Loretta) Nelson of Durant, OK, Donald (Marta) Nelson of Sioux City, IA; sister-in-law Carol Ann Valentine of Saratoga Springs, UT; along with many nieces, nephews, their families, and the grandchildren who have four legs and a tail.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Lee; her parents and parents-in-law; brother Clarence "Sunny" Schueler; brother/sister-in-law Jerry & Glenda Nelson; and brother-in-law Bob Valentine; sister-in-law Sumiko Schueler; along with many aunts and uncles

There will be Funeral Service Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 am at First Congregational Church in Cannon Falls. The visitation will be Thursday, July 9 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Lundberg Funeral Home and continuing Friday at the church one hour prior to the service (10:00-11:00 am). Refreshments will follow the service, prior to burial in Cannon Falls Cemetery.

Carol's family would like to thank those who took great care of Carol at Cannon Rivers Senior Living as well as those from Brighton Hospice, and they request that memorials may be sent in Carol's name to a Diabetes association that is special to the donor, First Congregational Church, Cannon Rivers Senior Living, or Brighton Hospice.

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