Nellie Johanna Thill

Nellie Johanna Thill, age 93 of Oakfield, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Liberty House, LLC in Fond du Lac, WI.

Nellie was born on September 30, 1915 in Oak Center, a daughter to Herman and Deilia (Klumpers) Wilderman. She was a lifelong area resident, attending local schools. Nellie was employed at the hotel in Oakfield, and it was there she met her husband. She was united in marriage to Bernard Thill in March of 1935. Nellie was a hard worker, taking care of her household while working for Romort Manufacturing Company. She was employed as a Supervisor in the shipping department for over thirty-two years. She also worked with her husband to maintain a large garden for canning. They enjoyed fishing together with their daughters. Nellie loved to crochet and embroider. She was a member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church.

Nellie will be missed and is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Bernadine and her husband Marvin Pea of Oakfield; and Janice and her husband Edwin Urban of North Fond du Lac; thirteen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Delores and her husband Gene Harmon, Encino, CA; two nieces and a nephew; other relatives and friends.

Nellie was preceded in death by her husband in June of 1980; parents; a brother; one step-sister; and three step-brothers.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Nellie’s Life will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2009 at Oakfield United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Jim Droste. Inurnment will follow at the Avoca Cemetery in Oakfield.

Nellie’s family will receive relatives and friends on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

A Memorial Fund has been established in Nellie’s name for the United Methodist Church, 220 South Main Street, Oakfield, WI 54935.

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