Donna J. Nelson
Madison - Donna J. Nelson (née: Moore) passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Donna was born in Madison, WI on April 25, 1931 to the late Frank and Annie (Olinger) Moore. Donna was a lifelong resident of the Madison/Verona area. She attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Central High School in 1949. On December 16, 1950, she married her high school sweetheart, Leonard Nelson at Trinity United Methodist Church where they were longtime members. Motherhood was important to Donna, she was a stay-at-home Mom while her two daughters were young. She then worked selling Avon and Tupperware; enjoying the people part of selling. Those who know Donna know she was a zestful lady! She ended her working career as a lab tech with the State of Wisconsin, retiring in 1995. Donna loved traveling and camping in their RV. She and Leonard had lots of fun with their Good Sam Camping Club friends. Donna also enjoyed knitting, reading and spending time with family. Her 4 grandchildren were her absolute joy in life. Donna is survived by her 2 daughters, Renee (Michael) Baumgartner of Wisconsin Dells and Denise Ott of Stoughton; grandsons Jeffrey Baumgartner, Casey an...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
Jesse Ott (girl friend Susan Burmester), sister-in-law Maxine Moore, nephew and nieces, Dewey Moore, Connie Wedig, Kathy Moore and Sandy Peterson. All of whom she will claim as her favorite. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Leonard "Ike", her parents, granddaughter Beth Anne Baumgartner, son-in-law Dave Ott, brothers Harley (Dorothy), Bob and George (Kate), nephews Jerry Moore and Randy Moore. A special thank you to Home Health United Hospice staff; you are angels on earth. God Bless your work. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Cress Center 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI. Family will greet friends and family beginning at 9:30 am until the time of the service at 11:30 am. A luncheon reception in the Cress Center Terrace Room will follow. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church on Vilas Avenue in Madison. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue, Madison 608-238-8406
