Arlene J. Nelson

Arlene J. Nelson, 86, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at a local care center.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 2^, 2019 at Riverside Lutheran Church with Reverend Tim Squier officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 6:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arlene was born on May 22, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Emil and Clara Fuxa.  She graduated from South High School in Omaha.  After graduation, Arlene moved to Sioux City.  She worked for Montegomery Wards, a Barge on the Missouri River, and for Sioux City Brick and Tile, retiring from the Payroll Office.  Arlene married Gillis Nelson, he preceded her in death. 

Arlene was an active member of Riverside Lutheran Church, and loved her Quilting Circle that met on Monday mornings.  She enjoyed going to auctions on weekends with her sister Chris to collect fabric and linen for her Quilting Circle, and was also involved with her husband’s Abu Bekr Shine organization.

Arlene is survived by her siblings:  Emil Fuxa Jr. (Sally), Elizabeth Fuxa, John Fuxa (Joyce), Donald Fuxa (Mary), and Christine Kelly (James); nieces and nephews:  Jennifer (Steven), Joseph (Shelly), Joshua (Maria), Molly (Seth), Daniel (Laura), Barbara Jean (Troy), Claire (Nicholas), Archie (Sara), John (Lauren), and Erin; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and beloved poodles Mitten and Lucy.