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Esther Christine Rolfs Nelson

Birth	:	15 Aug 1905 Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2003 Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7024994, -95.4460983
Description	:	Esther Christine Rolfs was born August 15, 1905, the daughter of Thomas G. and Edith (Beard) Rolfs in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa. She was the eldest of nine children. Esther attended Park College in Parkville, Missouri and was an honor student in Latin. She also attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and took additional courses at the University of Iowa. Esther earned her teacher's certificate at age 19. She taught in Iowa, at Moville High School, Valley Junction (now West Des Moines), and Aurelia, teaching Latin, English, and Ancient History. On August 16, 1930 Esther married Wesley Kenneth Nelson.... Read More	Esther Christine Rolfs was born August 15, 1905, the daughter of Thomas G. and Edith (Beard) Rolfs in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa. She was the eldest of nine children. Esther attended Park College in Parkville, Missouri and was an honor student in Latin. She also attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and took additional courses at the University of Iowa. Esther earned her teacher's certificate at age 19. She taught in Iowa, at Moville High School, Valley Junction (now West Des Moines), and Aurelia, teaching Latin, English, and Ancient History. On August 16, 1930 Esther married Wesley Kenneth Nelson. Wesley's parents, and then his sister, owned and operated Else's Cafe on Main Street in Aurelia, Iowa. She lived in Aurelia for 43 years, where she raised her children and was a leader in the community. Esther was an officer in many organizations including the Women's Club of Aurelia, the Cancer Society, Bridge group, and helped to organize the PTA, She was a member of the Congregational Church, the Peregrins White Circle, and taught Bible school. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle wizard. Esther moved to Connecticut in 1971 after her husband's death and became a specialist in caring for twins, and worked into her 80s. She had traveled by both covered wagon, to Colorado at about age 8, and jet aircraft, through her 90s. Preceding Esther in death were her parents; her husband Wesley on September 1, 1970; one son, Caroll Don Nelson; three grandsons; Steve Nelson and two infants; two sisters, Alice Rolfs and Dorothy Kaup; and two brothers, Thomas, Jr. and Claus Rolfs.

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Where is Esther Christine Rolfs Nelson's memorial?
Esther Christine Rolfs Nelson's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Esther Christine Rolfs Nelson death?
Esther Christine Rolfs Nelson death on 22 Apr 2003 in Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
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Latitude: 42.7024994
Longitude: -95.4460983

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas George Rolfs

(1876 - 1943)

Edith Beard Rolfs

(1882 - 1985)

Spouse

Wesley Kenneth Nelson

(1903 - 1970)

Siblings

Alice Rolfs

(1906 - 1906)

Claus Hartwig Rolfs

(1907 - 1974)

Thomas George “Tommy” Rolfs Jr.

(1912 - 1918)

Richard David Rolfs Sr.

(1921 - 2009)

Children

Mary Ann Nelson Ettinger

(1931 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7024994, -95.4460983

2. Good Hope Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6618996, -95.5258026

3. Diamond Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6156006, -95.4480972

4. Haight Family Farm Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7778400, -95.3781060

5. Scandinavian Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6833000, -95.3107986

6. George Donohoe Grave Site
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7571850, -95.5704080

7. West Pilot Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6674995, -95.5841980

8. Beacon Hollow Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7572057, -95.5727856

9. Afton Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8064003, -95.4863968

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7496986, -95.5796967

11. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Hanover, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6053467, -95.3725739

12. Memory Gardens
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Coordinate: 42.7778015, -95.5580978

13. Elk Cemetery
Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -95.3094025

14. Woodlawn Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6730600, -95.2908300

15. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7639008, -95.5847015

16. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8165000, -95.3885000

17. Plainview Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8087100, -95.3280200

18. Silver Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6058006, -95.5950012

19. Cedar Cemetery
Larrabee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361015, -95.5346985

20. Cherokee County Pioneer Cemetery
Spring Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8502998, -95.4906006

21. Maple Valley Township Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752600, -95.3199980

22. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

23. Grandview Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6183014, -95.6417007

24. Meriden Cemetery
Meriden, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -95.6425018