Marie “Lu” Nelson, 64, of Sparta, NJ passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born in Kearny, NJ on October 30, 1954 to the late Ann Van Houten and Wilder Krueger.
Lu was the beloved wife of 43 years of Bob Nelson; loving sister to Doug Krueger, his wife Jane, Barbara Dunn & Liz Van Houten; dear friend to Dawn Post; endeared stepdaughter to the late Sterling Van Houten; caring Aunt to her nieces and nephews.
Lu will always be remembered for her fierce love of family and generous, giving nature. Lu was passionate about driving fast cars as well as had a tremendous love of animals. Throughout her illness one of her biggest sources of comfort was their dog, Jenny.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 4 – 8PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St. Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 11AM. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate in Lu’s memory to Father John’s Animal House, 50 Father Johns Ln, Lafayette, NJ 07848.
