Lillian “Lil” E. Nyen

Lillian “Lil” Elaine Nyen, 88, of Blair, passed away peacefully, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, Monday, December 11, 2023.

Lillian was born December 9, 1935, to Edward and Evelyn (Erickson) Walsted at their home in Taylor. Lil married Wayne Nyen of Blair, and they were blessed with six children, whom she spoke of pride when talking about any of them.

Lillian was a very talented and creative woman. She was an excellent singer while in high school and went to state solo and ensemble contests where she won top medals for her singing talent. Lillian was also one of the best seamstresses in Blair where many people brought their sewing needs. She was not only able to mend the normal holes and tears, but also created her daughter-in-law’s wedding gown and several bridesmaids dresses. Lil also had a talent for refinishing old wood furniture and she made all of this look so easy. She turned many pieces of worn out items into something beautiful that people were able to appreciate again.

Lillian was also a very talented person with her words. She wrote many poems throughout her life that were mostly kept to herself. These poems were written from her personal experiences and feelings. She sent some of the poems she wrote to different publishing places where she was acknowledged for her talent. Lil took great pride in all of the poems as they expressed her innermost feelings at the time she wrote them.

Lillian is survived by her children: Warren Nyen, David (Marie) Nyen, James (Sue) Nyen and Lori (Todd) Reismann, all of Blair; a daughter-in-law, Marsha Nyen of Blair; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Wilma Brown of Lacona, NY, and Rose Barbero of Edina, MN; and a brother, Elwin (Rosalie) Walsted of Milton.

In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Louaine Nyen; a son, Steve Nyen; and a granddaughter, Sara Mattson. Lil will be deeply missed by her family.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Blair Lutheran Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery, both in Blair. Pastor Paul Sannerud officiated.

Family and friends were welcomed to visitation two hours prior to the service at the church.

Lillian’s family would like to thank the staff at the Grand View Care Center and St. Croix Hospice for taking care of our mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. May she rest in eternal peace.