Rose “Rosie” Nissen – Ashby, MN

Rosie was born May 15, 1945 to parents Donovan and Myrtle (Libke) Grover. She was Baptized and Confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church of Ashby. She graduated from Ashby Public School in 1963. She continued her education at the Wahpeton State School of Science where she earned her Associate Degree from the LPN program. She was united in marriage to Donald F. Nissen June 12, 1968 to this union two children were born: Teresa and Thomas. Rosie and Donald lived in Fargo where Rosie worked as a nurse at Dakota Clinic. Upon retirement, Rosie and Donald moved to Ashby, where Rosie was a PARA at the Ashby Public School and enjoyed working with children. She was a member of the Ashby Lions and the Ashby American Legion Auxiliary. Rosie was also a member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed getting to-gether with family and friends, reading, quilting and listening to music. Rose “Rosie” Marie Nissen, 80, of Ashby, MN died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Ashby Living Center in Ashby, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter, Theresa; sisters, Elizabeth Grover and Margaret (Grover) Hubel; parents, Donovan and Myrtle Grover; sister-in-law, Ann Grover; and brother-in-law, Bob McNeely. She is survived by son, Thomas Nissen; son-in-law, Jason Jochim; four grandchildren, Megan Jochim Young, Spencer (Samantha) Jochim, Erin Nissen and Kieran Nissen; great-grandchildren, Haddie and Cohan Young; siblings, Kathleen McNeely, Donnie Grover, David (Donna) Grover, Tom (Terry) Grover, Becky (Donnie) Amundson and Bob (Donna Fay); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Celebration of Life Gathering and lunch were 2-4 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Ashby in the lower level of basement. Memorials preferred to the Ashby Legacy Fund or First Presbyterian Church of Ashby. Arrangements by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls. Condolences can be made online at www.Gle ndeNilson.com.