Diane M. Nelson Loving Mom Grandma, Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 82 on October 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband Wade; parents, Emil and Ann Balfanz; and brother Richard Balfanz. Survived by children Roxane (Scott) Buege, Bob (Michele) Nelson, Tim (Nancy) Nelson, Karen Nelson; 8 grandchildren, Chad (Leiyang) Buege, Mark (Lisa) Buege, Lindsey (Ramsey) Beyer, Matt (Madalene) Nelson, Steven (Ali) Nelson, Marissa (Justin) Walters, Angela (Gavin) Lee, Patrick (Tara) Nelson; great –grandchildren, Kendall, Kylie and Will; sister Annette Juhl; brothers Gerald and Robert Balfanz; nieces, nephews, and many loving relatives and friends. Diane will always be remembered for her love of family, bridge clubs, golf, and gardening. The family would like to thank the staff of Croixdale Care Center. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Church of St. Michael, 611 S 3rd Street, Stillwater, MN. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN and also for one hour prior to the Mass at church on Tuesday. Memorials preferred to Lakeview Hospice or Church of St. Michael Steeple Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.simonetfuneralhome.com.
Service Information
Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery
6373 Osgood Avenue North
Stillwater MN 55082
Visitation
Monday, November 3 2014
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Simonet Funeral Home
6429 Osgood Ave.N.
Stillwater MN 55082