Margaret Ann "Maggie" Nelson, 94, of Burlington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Bickford of Burlington.
Born Dec. 7, 1930, in Dubuque, she was the daughter of John W. and Margaret Bongert Schneider. On April 15, 1950, she married Ralph Norman Nelson in Monmouth. He died Nov. 24, 2001.
Maggie worked in the office for Fullerton Lumber, which is where she met Ralph. She worked as a bookkeeper for Ralph Nelson Construction Company, which she and her husband owned and operated for 42 years.
She was a member of Harmony Bible Church; helping with Bible studies, card and quilting ministries. Maggie was a volunteer for Great River Medical Center for many years and made many hospice quilts over the years. She loved to travel; from her winter stays in Sanibel Island, Florida with her husband, fishing trips in Canada, to her adventures in Europe.
Survivors include her two sons, Mike (Pam) Nelson of Burlington, and Steve (Sue) Nelson of West Burlington; six grandchildren, Julie (Tyler) Glasgow, Heidi (Marc) Luedtke, Stacey (Jim) Stevens, Carly (Iggy) Frankovic, Geoffrey (Lupita) Nelson, and Ruslan Nelson; 12 great-grandchild; one great great-granddaughter and special friend, Cheryl Vickstrom.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jerry Schneider.
The memorial service for Mrs. Nelson will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Harmony Bible Church, 21589 DMC HWY 79, Danville, with Pastor Danny Dingus officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Harmony Bible Church following the service.
A memorial has been established for Harmony Bible Church.
The family would like the thank the caring staff at Bickford and her hospice nurse for their care and support.