Nell was born in Lake, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1913. She married a fellow Wisconsin native, Richard, and they eventually relocated to Woodland Hills, California, Nell was co-owner of Cardinal Realty while Richard was a design engineer for North American.

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After an early retirement, Nell and Richard traveled for about a year and then settled in Pebble Beach. They opened a ladies clothing store in Carmel known as "Nell's Plumtree". After Richard's death in 1972, Nell moved to Pacific Grove and eventually to Monterey.

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Nell closed her dress shop after 15 years and worked part time for Derek Rayne, LTD. until it closed. Nell was also employed by Harriet Duncan's shop for a brief time, retiring due to health problems. Nell was a very talented artist and writer. She loved to entertain, play tennis, and read novels. Nell was a past member of the Pebble Beach Tennis Club, St. Philip's Lutheran Church, Carmel Foundation and the Carmel Business Association.

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Nell is survived by son, Richard of Medford Oregon, a sister Katherine Coreper of Sherman Oaks, several nieces and nephews residing in California, Wisconsin and Florida, as well as many friends.

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Nell will be greatly missed by all who knew her.