Nella Pogorelec

Obituary of Nella M. Pogorelec

Nella was born on December 12, 1932 to Theodore and Anetha Wannebo, and grew up in Two Harbors, MN and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 24, 2019. She attended the College of St. Scholastica, graduating as a Registered Nurse (RN) she worked at St. Mary’s, Nopeming and Cloquet Hospitals. In 1955, she was united in marriage to Joseph Pogorelec.

Nella was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a very beautiful soul. Her faith in the Lord Jesus was very strong, a devoted catholic and a member of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Gary Duluth. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She was a very social person who had love and hugs for all. Her love for her family was immeasurable, always in attendance at her children and grandchildren’s events and programs. Nella’s smile and laugh were infectious. We will miss her deeply and know we are all truly blessed she was a part of our lives, as anyone else who had the pleasure of knowing her would agree.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, son Reid and her eight siblings.

She is survived by her son Roy (Peggy) of Cloquet, daughters Kris (Dan) Myrdahl of Proctor and Kari Opland of Cloquet; grandchildren Mandy (Steve) Langley, Jeremiah Opland, Jenny Opland (Kent Price), Shylo (DJ) Eckstrom and Travis (Ethan) Russom; great-grandchildren Alexander, Suri, Finnley, Tayler, Ashton and Layla, and family friend Jason Miller; numerous nieces, nephews and in laws.

The family would like to thank the staff at Barnes Care for their love, compassion and care given to our dear mother.

Per Nella’s requested, no services will be held. The family will hold a private Celebration of her Life.

A Memorial Tree was planted for Nella
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society Of Minnesota | Duluth