Marilea Nietfeld

Marilea Carlson Nietfeld was born September 8th, 1932 and was received into the arms of her Lord on October 15th, 2019. She was raised on a farm in rural Missouri with eight siblings. She pursued a career in nursing and met her husband, Harlan, in the halls of Rose Hospital, where they were both employed. Together, they had a successful medical practice, raised a beautiful family, and traveled the world. After their children grew up, Harlan and Marilea served as medical missionaries in Uganda for two years, an experience that Marilea valued throughout the rest of her life. At her core, she was faithful – a faithful wife, a faithful mother, and faithful to her Lord, Jesus. Though she experienced many difficulties throughout her later years, she never lost her gratitude, her mischievous sense of humor, or the sound of Harlan’s voice. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Florence Carlson, her siblings Bob Carlson, Norma Carlson, Lila Nebel and Gordon Carlson. She is survived by Harlan, her husband of 61 years, their three children, Linda (Scott) Carothers, Margaret (Luciano) Martinez, and Stephanie (John) Lerohl, siblings Marjorie (Don) Holloway, David (Dottie) Carlson, Carroll Carlson, and Lynn Carlson, five grandchildren, and one precious great-granddaughter. Service to be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 at Bethany Lutheran Church.