Maxine "Mickey" LaVerne Rullestad Nelson, age 92, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She was born April 2, 1926 in Audubon, Minnesota to parents, Lars and Ingeborg Rullestad. Mickey was raised in Huxley, Iowa and married the love of her life, Delbert Croft Nelson in 1945, and raised four children together.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Amer, Gurney and Leonard Rullestad; one sister, Gladys Rullestad Tweedt; and her husband, Delbert. She is survived by her children, Charles Nelson (wife, Bobby), Mary Jo Nelson Barnes (husband, Hank), Janet Nelson Miller (husband, Steve), Catherine Nelson Hanson (husband, Greg); seven grandchildren, Danny Nelson, Michael Nelson, Cohen Barnes, Shannon Miller, Ryan Miller, Chris Hanson, and Kevin Hanson; and two great grandchildren, Hank and Maddie Barnes.
Mickey and Delbert made their home in Ames, Iowa when Delbert, a Marine, returned from World War II, moved on to Champaign, Illinois, Madison, Wisconsin, Round Lake Park, Illinois, and retired to New Port Richey, Florida where they performed skits of music and dance with friends at their Gardens of Beacon Square clubhouse, entertained with their kazoo band at the local Moose, and enjoyed many days with their far-flung families. Her grandchildren remember fondly riding with her on a roller coaster, letting them build blanket tents in her dining room, playing board games, and laughing through it all.
Mickey was well loved by everyone and loved everyone in return. She was never found without her lipstick, her hair permed, and her smile ever present. She will be missed.
A memorial service will be on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 2pm at Dobies Funeral Home, 8825 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653.
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