Evelyn A. Nelson, Kaukauna, age 93, died peacefully at Atrium Post Acute Care, Little Chute on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Ev was born to the late Bud and Margaret (Fassbender) Boser on January 26, 1924.   She married Lewis Nelson on Christmas Eve, 1941. Ev and Louie owned and operated the TOWN TAXI in Kaukauna. After Lewis died in 1957, Ev continued to operate the cab business until 1977 when a stroke ender her ability to drive.

In 1985, when Round House Manor was completed across the river from the cab office, Evelyn became one of the first residents to move there. She did not let the paralysis of her left arm and hand hinder her ability to create delicious meals and scrumptious desserts for family and friends.

Evelyn is survived by two daughters and one son, all of Kaukauna: Bonnie (Dennis) Hietpas, Sue (Raymond) Vander Velden and Bud Nelson; grandchildren: Keith (Sarah), Justi (Ed) and Kip Vander Velden, Bob (Janelle) and Shannon (Kim) Hietpas; great grandchildren: Terry, Haley and Claire Vander Velden, Ian Gioacchini, Shaylen and Jordan Hietpas and Kyle Davey-Hietpas; and great great grandchild: Addison Hietpas. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lewis; and step father Roy Rupert.

In keeping with Evelyn's wishes, a private family gathering will be held.

Evelyn's family would like to thank the staff at Atrium Post Acute Care of Little Chute, Heartland Hospice for the exceptional care and kindness provided to our mother. Thank you, also, to Dr. Brian Scott for understanding Mom's independent personality.

"Annette, Jeanie and John, you put the sparkle in her days."