Nellie J. Thill (1915-2009)

I received a call on Wednesday morning letting me know that Nellie had died on Tuesday night. Since becoming the pastor of the Oakfield United Methodist Church in July, I had the opportunity to meet with Nellie just a handful of times. Christa joined me for a few of those visits.We really enjoyed the stories that she shared about Oakfield through the years and we enjoyed chatting with her about current events. She was a wonderful, compassionate woman with a wonderful heart. We will certainly all miss her, but I know she is happy to be reunited with her husband and family. God bless you, Nellie!

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. The sermon and eulogy will be given by Rev. Nancy Green.