Anna Mae Nelson, 84, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 18 at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville, SD.  Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, June 17 at Scandia Lutheran Church, followed by a prayer service and sharing of memories at 7:00 PM.

Anna Mae Ostrem was born June 5, 1935 in Centerville, SD to Thomas and Gay (Lunning) Ostrem.  She graduated from Centerville High School and received her Teacher's Certificate from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD.  She began teaching in various elementary schools.  She married Norman Nelson on September 16, 1959.  They were blessed with their children, James, Jeff, Don, Darin and Melody.

Anna Mae was a dear friend to many.  She had a quick smile with a hint of mischief and was far more concerned for others than herself.   She loved her family very much.  She made it a priority to attend every event that was important to her children and grandchildren and looked forward to their many get-togethers.  She loved to bake and will be remembered for creating her special "Anna Mae cakes" for all the important occasions.  She was a faithful and active member of her church, Scandia Lutheran.  She enjoyed working in the kitchen, helping out with projects and singing in the choir.

Anna Mae is survived by her beloved husband, Norman, Centerville, SD; her children, James Nelson, Beresford, SD, Jeff (Jan) Nelson, Centerville, SD, Don (Rachel) Nelson, Medford, WI and Melody Krueger, Shawano, WI; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Sweeter, Matthew Nelson, Jeremy (Michaela) Nelson, Amanda (Zach Weinzetl) Nelson, Nicholas Nelson, Derek Nelson, James Krueger, Emma Krueger, and Erin Krueger; 2 great-grandchildren, Kade and Aubree Sweeter; and her brother, Boyd Ostrem, Centerville, SD.

She was preceded in death by her son, Darin Nelson; her parents, Thomas and Gay Ostrem; brothers, Bob, Clarence "Bub" and Arnie Ostrem; sisters, Leone (Russell) Anderson, Joyce (Eldon) Edman and Phyllis (Gordon) Larson and her son-in-law, Corey Krueger.