Nelson, Agnes Louise (Tonning) Teacher, gardener, traveler, longtime resident of Worthington, MN, and friend to many, "Aggie" Nelson passed away at the Gardens at Episcopal Church Homes in St. Paul, MN on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the age of 96. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Floyd "Baldy" Nelson; her mother, Eveline and father, Dr. Ole Tonning. She is survived by her children, Marsha Serene, Stephan Peter (Kathryn Lamp), Jan Louise (Jack Rademacher) and Roger Phillip (Teresa Armstrong); grandchildren, Rachel McPhee-Benson (Rob Benson), Michael Nelson, Jeff Nelson (Kirsten), Robb Nelson, Katherine Nelson, and her sister, Serene Moseson. She will be remembered for her spirit of hospitality and her sweet smile. Visitation: 10:30 AM; Service 11:00 AM, Friday, September 25 at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Avenue, St. Paul. Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service 651-228-1006

Published on September 23, 2015


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