Edith Genevieve (Nelson) Setter passed away January 22, 2013 at Willow Ridge in Amery, Wisconsin at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Hilda (Carlson) Nelson, and her loving husband of 58 years, Russell, and brother Clifford.
She is survived by her children, Phyllis Luhman, Lois (Dennis) Legatt and Wayne (Anita) Setter; six grandchildren, Mike (Jenny) Luhman, Julie (Joe) Vierkandt, Michelle Legatt, Lindsay Allee, Christopher Legatt, Timothy Setter; and four great grandchildren, Addison and Braxton Allee and Torr and Frances Vierkandt; siblings, Harvey (Ruby) Nelson, Robert (Clarice) Nelson, Gladys (Marlyn) Trantow, sisters-in-law Mary Ellen Quist and Nettie Lundeen as well as other relatives and friends.
Edith was born in Milltown on October 16, 1920 and spent her childhood on ;the family farm. She graduated from Milltown High School then worked at the DHIA office in Balsam Lake, where she met Russell. They were married on June 4, 1949 in Milltown Lutheran-where she was also baptized and confirmed. They moved to the Setter Family Farm near Deer Park and raised three wonderful children: Phyllis, Lois and Wayne. Edith shared in the farming operations and was proud of the accomplishments and improvements they made on the farmstead. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and Women's group in Deer Park. Edith and Russell were leaders for the Lakeside 4-H for many years. After retiring from the farm in 1980, they enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and relatives. Edith enjoyed knitting and doing cross stitch as projects and took joy in making gifts for others.
When she could no longer live alone at their home in Deer Park, Edith moved to River Bend Assisted Living and later to Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. She enjoyed frequent phone calls and visits from her family and friends- especially her great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Trinity United Methodist Church in Deer Park. There will be a visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park, Wisconsin.
The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.
(Amery Free Press - Tuesday, January 29, 2013)
