Norma Corinne Nelson

Norma Corinne Nelson, age 75, went home to be with Jesus on March 2, 2021 after a 15+ year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Norma accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord at age 21 after years of trying to earn salvation through good works and achievements. Her faith became the foundation of her daily living and His Holy Spirit was her strength and helper through many difficult situations.

Norma met Bob at Wilson High School in St Paul.  They started dating after high school for four years before being married August 20, 1967.  Norma and her uncle Paulus were instrumental in helping lead Bob to faith in Jesus during that year.  In 1967, Norma graduated with a B.S. from the University of Minnesota with a high distinction. Norma taught 2nd grade at Falcon Heights Elementary for 6 years before devoting herself full time to her family and being the hands and feet of Jesus to other people.

They moved to Mankato in 1976 and joined the Covenant Church in 1978. She played piano, organ, led mission trips, taught Sunday school, and was active in evangelism explosion. She was an active leader in Bible Study Fellowship for almost 20 years. Norma had a passion for prayer, reading and studying God's Word, and sharing her faith in Jesus with all her neighbors, friends, and family.

Norma is survived by her devoted husband, Bob, of 53 years; sons, Eric (Shelly) of Fond Du Lac, WI, Matthew (Cara) of Arden Hills MN, and Jonathan (Lurae) of St Cloud MN; 7 treasured grandchildren, Caleb, Abigail, Thomas, Jessica, Ellianna, Betsy, and Jillian. She is also survived by her brothers, Doug Berry and Dan (Donna) Berry; sister, Nancy (Bill) Clute; and brother-in-law, Dick (Karen) Nelson.

Special thanks to all friends and family who prayed for and visited Norma through the years.

Visitation with the family will be on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 3-5pm at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary. A celebration of Norma's life will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, March 13, 2021 at New Creation World Outreach Church.  Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Saint Anthony, MN at 3pm.  Social distancing and masks will be used for those attending in person. To watch a recording of Norma's celebration of life, please visit https://vimeo.com/523488617

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Cru or another Christ-based charity. Regards to the family can be sent by mail to 800 Agency Trail #205, Mankato, MN 56001.