Gayle W. Nelson (Scheelk), 79, passed away on March 19, 2020 at 7:10 pm at her home in Franklin, WI. She was surrounded by her children and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Scheelk (Doering), father Lorence Scheelk, husband, Leif H. Nelson, brothers Laverne and Dennis and sister Patsy. She is survived by sisters Deloris, Betty, Audrey, Arlene, and brothers Bobby, Henry, Richard, and Larry. Her children Jeffery Nelson, Tamara Turner, Traci Nelson, Terri Nelson, Tricia (Don) Rindahl, Michael Nelson and her seven beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She retired from Masterson Food as a machine operator. Then continued to work tirelessly for Salvation Army. She was an avid reader and trivia superstar. She loved to watch old movies and shows. She was kind and loving with a gentle soul but had the strength of a warrioress. To quote Maya Angelou, "To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power". Weep not for me By an Unknown Author Weep not for me though I have gone Into that gentle night Grieve if you will, but not for long Upon my soul's sweet flight I am at peace, my soul's at rest There is no need for tears For with your love I was so blessed For all those many years There is no pain, I suffer not The fear is now all gone Put now these things out of your thoughts In your memory I live on Remember not my fight for breath Remember not the strife Please do not dwell upon my death But celebrate my life Gayle is being wonderfully taken care of by Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to any charity or organization pertaining to elder care. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date along with her burial with her husband at Wood National Cemetery. Anyone wanting to leave condolences can do so to tgturner55@gmail.com Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080