Patsy Cornelisen

Patsy Ann Nelson was born on November 7, 1954 in Round Lake, MN to parents Edgar and Lila (Zilm) Nelson. Patsy attended school in Adrian, MN, where she graduated with the class of 1973. Patsy was united in marriage to Raymond Cornelisen on August 28, 1981 in Luverne, MN. In 1991, Ray and Patsy moved to Ortonville, MN



When they first moved to Ortonville, Patsy was employed at Northridge Residence for seven years as a Nurse’s Aide. After Ray and Patsy were married, Ray’s Grandmother taught Patsy to cook, and later, she took that knowledge to the Hilltop Cafe, where she worked for 12 years. After Hilltop, she worked at Trevett’s Cafe, and then Taco John’s, where she worked until her death.



Patsy was a very generous person, always willing to help anyone who needed. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, she never gave up on anybody or anything, Patsy was always moving, always doing something, she didn’t know how to slow down.



Patsy enjoyed knitting, she made afghans and placemats. She had a love for cats; she had six Siamese cats that she treasured; she was definitely not a dog person! Patsy liked the music of Elvis Presley; although, she choose to listen to AC/DC when she was cleaning.

She had two grandchildren who were her life, she loved them dearly.



Patsy loved her friends and family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them. According to Ray, she was the best woman he knew, they stuck together through thick and thin. They would have celebrated their 30th Wedding anniversary this August.



Patsy died on May 5, 2010, in Milbank, SD. She had lived to reach the age of 55 years old.



Patsy is survived by husband, Ray; sons: Delaine Nelson of Sioux Falls, SD, Derek Cornelisen of Appleton; daughter Jessica (Jeremy) Docktor of Ortonville, MN; two grandchildren Anthony Cornelisen and Arianna Docktor, both of Ortonville; Mother Lila of Adrian, MN; parents-in-law Don and Marlys Cornelisen of Ortonville, MN; brothers: Kevin (Pam) Nelson of Willmar, MN and Rick Nelson of Adrian, MN; sisters: Dellcene (Mike) Truty of Slatton, MN, Mary Theis of Adrian, MN, Laura (Marc) Van Buren of Ceder Rapids, IA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.



Patsy is preceded in death by her father Edgar and one brother Doug Nelson.