Audrey Marie Nelson, 93, of Rice Lake, formerly of Shell Lake passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 at Dove Healthcare.

She was born October 23, 1927 in St. Paul, MN to Andrew and Elva Fay (Trower) Hansen.

She graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul in 1945.  She was married March 22, 1947 to Richard Nelson. Marie held many positions over the years, including retail, secretarial, and managerial posts, but her best working years were spent with St. Paul, Arc, now Minnesota Arc, a non-profit which assists and advocates for persons with developmental disabilities.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Kenneth) Sczublewski of Pierz, MN, a grandson, Jeffrey Nelson of Tucson, AZ, and daughter-in-law, Donna Tate of Shell Lake; nieces, nephews and friends.

Marie was preceded by her brother, Lt. Clarence A. Hansen in WWII; her husband, Richard; her son, Clarence Nelson; her sister, Marjorie Fettinger and brother Robert Hansen.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake, WI with Rev. Jean Waldron officiating. Burial will follow at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Masks will be required and social distancing measures will be taken.

Last Update: Apr 20, 2021 9:23 am CDT