Constance Marie (Koelke) Nelson March 16, 1951 ~ November 19, 2013 Constance Marie (Koelke) Nelson was born March 16, 1951, in Gary, South Dakota, the daughter of Alfred (Bud) and Audrey Koelke. Connie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 10:42 a.m. at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 62. She helped many during her 15 years as a Human Services Technician at Project Turnabout in Granite Falls, Minnesota. She enjoyed the quiet solitude of the lake and fishing and throwing them back. She also enjoyed reading romance and western novels. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Nelson of Clarkfield, Minnesota, and her son, Sean Swart who lives in Green Cove Springs, Florida, with his wife and three children: Hannah, Ashley and Robbie. She is also survived by her oldest grandson Michael Swart who is currently serving in the Navy stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and her sisters: Marlene Bredason (husband Dan) and their three children of Appleton, Minnesota, and Darla Moore and her two sons of Montevideo, Minnesota. Connie had a very meaningful journey, touching the lives of many. She is now walking with Jesus in peace. She will be greatly missed. In Loving Memory of Constance M. Nelson Visitation Monday, November 25, 2013 ~ 12:30-1:30 p.m. Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Memorial Service Monday, November 25, 2013 ~ 1:30 p.m. Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Pastor David Wall Organist Congregational Hymns "In the Garden" "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" "Just A Closer Walk with Thee" Honorary Urn Bearers Richard Hirst ~ Marcus Schwartz Michael Swart ~ Jim TeGantvoort Tony Stangland ~ Jim Heisner Final Resting Place Clarkfield City Cemetery Yellow Medicine County Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota