Nelson, Donna R. Age 86 of Elroy
Donna R. Nelson, age 86 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Riverwood Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.
She was born on May 31, 1936 to Crosby and Mary (Shelby) Dunlap. Donna grew to adulthood in the Hub City area and later Elroy where she graduated from the Elroy High School as Valedictorian of her Class.
Donna was united in marriage to Arthur E. Nelson on October 6, 1956 at Zion Lutheran Church in Elroy.
In addition to being a housewife and raising their family, Donna helped in the family business, Nelson Auto Service in Elroy for many years, along with the Root Beer Stand at the same location.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid, member of the Elroy Area Advancement Corporation and worked a lot at Bingo.
Donna enjoyed attending the many sporting events at Royall High School and was honored as Fan of the Year. Many of the kids at the school knew her as Grandma Nelson.
Survivors include her children, Tim (Nancy) Nelson of La Crescent, MN, Annie (Jay) Witt of Kendall and Brian (Jody) Nelson of Elroy; eleven Grandchildren; nineteen Great Grandchildren; sister, Joye Brown of Hillsboro and brother, Gary (Jeanne) Dunlap of Holmen.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur on May 10, 1999; Parents; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Dennis Lawrey; and sister, Kaye Bunk.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy, with Pastor Peter Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the Elroy City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy.
Source: WRJC.com
-
Wisconsin PM Sports
by bscott@wrn.com on October 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The Brewers send Dustin May to the mound in game four of the World Series at Tropicana Field as Milwaukee looks to win and clinch their first ever World Series title. – The Packers returned to the practice field today, getting […]
-
Wisconsin PM News Summary
by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on October 27, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Governor Candidates Make Final Push Across Wisconsin (UNDATED) With Election Day a week away, Wisconsin’s candidates for governor are making their final push across the state. Democrat David Crowley rallied supporters in Milwaukee alongside […]
-
Hillsboro Man Injured in Crash
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a single-vehicle crash resulting in injuries. On Saturday morning, October 24, 2026, at approximately 8:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of the crash on State […]
-
Thompson, David H. Age 79 of Elroy
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
David H. Thompson, age 79 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Elroy Health Services. He was born on July 13, 1947 in the family farmhouse in Millards Prairie, Town of Wonewoc, Juneau County, Wisconsin, the son of […]
-
Ruppert, Robert “Bob” Leonard Age 97 of Wisconsin Rapids
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Robert “Bob” Leonard Ruppert, 97, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2026, surrounded by family Bob was born April 4, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to John Leonard and Chelo Thelma Daubs […]
-
Local WIAA Regional Final Scores
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Division 2 Wisconsin Dells 3 Medford 1 Division 3 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 3 Adams-Friendship 1 Division 4 Bangor 3 Auburndale 2 Division 5 Hillsboro 3 Wonewoc-Center 1 Athens 3 Royall 0
-
Hillsboro Volleyball Wins Regional Championship
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Hillsboro Tigers Volleyball team claimed a Regional championship Saturday night defeating Wonewoc-Center 3-1. The first set was back and forth and decided with extra points as Wonewoc-Center took it 28-26. Hillsboro would go on to […]
-
Tuesdays for Young People
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Tuesday evenings are hopping with activity at Bible Baptist Church on Grayside Ave. in Mauston. Young people from kindergarten through 12th grade gather for the church’s three kids’ ministries. All young people in the community are […]
-
Local Prep Football Scores from Friday 10/23
by WRJC WebMaster on October 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
WIAA Level 1 Playoff Football ScoresDivision 3Reedsburg 55 Sauk Prairie 16Division 4Lodi 49 Mauston 12 West Salem 55 Wisconsin Dells 6Madison Edgewood 58 Ripon 0 Lakeside Lutheran 46 Berlin 8Division 6Pardeeville 15 Nekoosa 12 Division […]
WISCONSINREPORT.COM (WiscReport.com) is not affiliated with Wisconsin Government or any state agency, department, entity, or other website or printed publication with Wisconsin in it’s name. Established in 2002, we operate completely independent from political parties and other forms of outside influence. Our Mission is to report the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We are WiscReport on Twitter and Facebook. A Morbizco Internet Media online publication. – WisconsinReport.com.
Learn More about WisconsinReport.com.
