Amy C. Nelson, age 88, of Rolette, ND, passed away on September 20, 2026, at Heart of America Hospital in Rugby, surrounded by her loving family.

Amy was born to Carl and Agnes (Kjetlien) Jelsing on July 10, 1938, in Rugby. She was raised on the family farm, graduated from Rugby High School in 1956, and continued on to college. Amy was united in marriage to Arnold Nelson at Tunbridge Lutheran Church on June 8, 1958. Together they farmed near Rolette and raised six children: Allen, Arnell, Arliss, Alison, Arlene, and Anita. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Amy was always ready to feed her family home-cooked meals and baked goods straight from her oven. Her butter horns and lefse were special favorites. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was always up for coffee with friends. Whether she was quilting, gardening, or playing Scrabble and Uno, Amy had a fun and steady presence.

Amy is survived by sons Allen (Diane) Nelson of Bismarck and Arnell Nelson of Rolette and daughters Arliss (Kevin) Fugere of Bottineau, Alison (Harvey) Shultz of Bottineau, Arlene Nelson of Grand Forks, and Anita (Trent) Velure of Horace. Her 19 grandchildren are Chad Lawler, Jessica Lawler, Alex (Trista) Nelson, Bryant (Tara) Nelson, Braden (Brianne) Nelson, Blake (Natasha) Nelson, Karson Fugere, Kendall (Lita) Fugere, Alyssa (Dylan) Stratton, Kelsie (Myles) Brooks, Devon Grenier, Shelby (Kyle) Hemani, Sydney (Brady) Vossler, Lexy Grenier, Mara Grenier, Shawn (Kierney) Shultz, Jake Grenier, Zachary Velure, and Krista Velure. Amy also had 19 great-grandchildren, including Lief, Lincoln, Maisie, Camden, Jaeger, Evie, Tripp, Aksel, Kailey, Korbin, Selik, Emryn, Solvei, Walker, Lettie, Henry, Kennisyn, Madden, and Bekett. She is also survived by sister-in-law Melinda Jelsing of Rugby and many nieces and nephews.

Amy was preceded in death by parents Carl and Agnes Jelsing; husband Arnold Nelson, grandson Adam Nelson, and brothers Selmer and Clifford Jelsing.

Casket bearers are Amy’s grandsons; honorary bearers are all of her family and friends.

A celebration of Amy’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, at Valle Lutheran Church in Rolette, ND with Pastor Gene Wilson officiating. Visitation will begin two hours earlier, at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Rolette City Cemetery, Rolette, ND.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.