Darlys Hirsch Nelson Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Darlys Hirsch Nelson of Fridley, Minnesota. Darlys, born on April 14, 1936, passed away on September 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlys Hirsch Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Darlys for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Darlys’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Hirsch and Gladys Hirsch; and her sisters, Eileen Kraskey and Elaine Hand. She is survived by: her children, Sieglinde Grivna (Ed), Shawn Nelson (Patti), Shantel Dow, Sheil Nelson (Beth) and Sabrina Olson (Steve). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Eagle Lake Regional Park Golfview Pavilion (11000 Bass Lake Rd, Plymouth, MN 55442).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to University of Minnesota Libraries, P.O. box 860266, Mpls, MN 55486 (attn: Kerlan Friends.
