Lois Elaine (Nelson) Fjelde, from Rosemount MN, a beloved mother,  grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 1 in her home,  surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 86. The memory of her loving kindness will continue to be a blessing to everyone who was in her life.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Florence Nelson, her husband Gale; brothers: Vernon, Clarence and Robert; and sisters: Carol and Janice.

She is survived by her children Linda (John) Maher and Jim (Sandy) Fjelde, and by 7 grandchildren: Joe (Alyssa), Andrew (Ellie), Lindsay (Micheala), Kaila, John (Jessi), Cassie (Darin), Jane (David) and 6 great-grandchildren (Micah, August, Lorelei, Colton, Ellis, Vivienne).

Born in Breckenridge, MN and raised in Wheaton MN, Lois graduated from Wheaton High School in 1957. After graduation she moved to Minneapolis, where she met Gale and they were married in 1961. She worked a variety of jobs as an accountant, retiring from Honeywell in 1995. Lois and Gale lived in Richfield for 40 years where they raised their children before they moved to Rosemount in 2005.

Lois was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, Minnehaha Chapter, for 50 years.  She was a beloved member of the chapter and was always the first to volunteer her time and assistance. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Masonic Home, coordinating special events such as the monthly Bingo game.

Funeral Service of Worship will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 18 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and OES Service at 9:30 a.m., all at Richfield Lutheran Church, 8 W 60th Street MPLS.

Private Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity in  Lois' memory.