Nelle Louise Johnson-Stolp, 69, of Eau Claire passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home with family by her side.
Nelle was born to William and Florence (Ottaway) Oestreich on February 8, 1954 in Menomonie, WI. After graduating Memorial High School in 1972, Nelle worked with her father Bill at different theaters in Eau Claire. Later on, she went on to bartend many years at the Moose Lodge and later the Elks Lodge in Eau Claire. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching the Game Show Network, and spending time with her two cats, Baby and Sassy. She married Randy Johnson and had two sons, Paul, and Kyle. She later married Chuck Stolp on October 31, 2001.
Nelle is survived by her sons, Paul (Janelle) Johnson of Chippewa Falls, and Kyle Johnson of Eau Claire; Brother, David (Teri) Oestreich of Chippewa Falls; Grandson, Cameron Johnson; and twin Granddaughters, Adelyn & Aryana Johnson.
Niece, Hallie (Mike) Patten; and Nephew, David II (Brandie) Oestreich; and great nieces, and nephews, and her daughter, and sons-in-law and their children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Stolp Jr; brother, Daniel Oestreich; her parents; and mother-in-law, Agnes Stolp
We, her children, are honoring her wishes for a very private good-bye and are requesting that memorials be directed to the Eau Claire County Humane Society.