Delores Andrea Nelson

Delores "Dee" A. Nelson, cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved friend, was born on March 10, 1939, in Eureka, South Dakota. With a gentle spirit, Dee graced this world and those around her until her peaceful passing on February 16, 2026, at Hawley Senior Living Center, Hawley, MN. Her life will be honored at a Celebration of Life Visitation on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Dobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville, MN, from 1-3 pm. All are welcome. 

Raised under the loving guidance of her parents, Carl and Clara Gruebele, Dee cultivated her life filled with love, loyalty, and laughter. Prior to her marriage to Curtis Nelson on March 21, 1964, she dedicated her time at Reserve Supply in Fargo, North Dakota. However, it was in her role as a full-time homemaker and farm wife that she truly thrived, finding joy and purpose in the simplicity of farm life. Dee infused her home with warmth and tenderness, creating a sanctuary for her family. 

Dee is survived by her daughter Debra Nelson and her son Warren Nelson, and her sisters, Bernetta (Alan) Miller and Carlotta Gruebele. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Curtis, her parents, and her brothers, Dale and Duane Gruebele.

Dee's spirit will continue to shine brightly in the memories of all who knew her. She was a gentle soul whose memory will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends. As we bid farewell to Delores "Dee" Andrea Nelson, let us carry forth her legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength, cherishing the memories that weave together a life so beautifully lived.