Brita HELLAND

Notes:

Birth:
Shell Rock

Died:
Northfield

Family/Spouse: John J NYSTUEN. John (son of John Torsteinsen NYSTUEN and Berit Knutsdatter LEE) was born on 16 Feb 1862 in Worth County, Iowa; died on 24 Jun 1942 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Mary COOEY on 16 Jun 1926 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Mary was born on 12 Dec 1897 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota; died on 19 Aug 1986 in Wasco County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilma OLSEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From an article on her engagement in the Oroville Mercury Register, 3 Nov 1953, she graduated from Oroville Union High School in 1946 and from San Jose State College in 1950.

Carol married Robert M IVIE about 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Court Nystuen, age 86 of Northfield, MN, passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at his home at Parkview East at the Northfield Retirement Community.

Courtney Wayne Nystuen was born June 11, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Luther and Wilma (Olson) Nystuen.

Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years Jean; his children Sally (Tim) Vahle of Dallas, TX, Peder of Eau Claire, WI, Arne (Neena Haider) of Boston, MA; 6 grandchildren Kala, Hanna, Macy, Ellie, Kaden and Sophie; his sister Susan (Larry) Legore of Algona, IA; sister in law Diane Parker, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother in law, Samuel Parker, his lifelong friend, Donald Klinefelter and his parents.

Courtney Nystuen grew up in Northfield, MN. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1955. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Olaf college (’59) and his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Minnesota. Court served UW-Stout as Professor of Architecture for 31 years. He was beloved by the many students that he mentored and guided during his years at Stout. He formed deep friendships with his colleagues at Stout and was a respected and sought-out colleague. A passionate architect, Court designed hundreds of buildings in throughout the Midwest. He worked at firms in Northfield, MN, and at Cedar Corp in Menomonie, WI and was an independent designer for many individuals and businesses. One of the projects he was most proud of in his lifetime is the flagship timber frame First Bank and Trust in Menomonie, WI.

The town of Grand Marais, on Minnesota’s North Shore, was a favorite place of Court and his wife Jean. For many years they enjoyed being part of this wonderful community and cherished the many friends they found there.

Court was care-giver for his wife of 60 years, Jean, who has battled cognitive decline. He rose to this call of duty with generosity, love and infinite patience.

Court was “known” for his fantastic dry and smart sense of humor. In a perfect, final act Court made sure that all would be reminded of his wit and humor by designing his own gravestone on which he chose to write, in reflection of his life, two simple words, “Nice Try”.

Courtney Nystuen was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, artist, advocate, mentor, architect, author, professor and activist. Court was a brilliant, generous, mindful, intentional human being who inspired others by how he lived his life. All who knew him were better for it. He leaves a rich legacy.

Family/Spouse: Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]