Nelson, Barbara J. age 68 of Burnsville passed away on April 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Peter and Ludvina Volk; brother Charles Volk and sister Ottilia Volk. Survived by sons Barry, Jerrod (Katie) Nelson; daughter Lisa (Tom) Cardella; brothers Gabe, Wayne, Ron, Dan and Louis Volk; sister Jeanette Asleson. Mass of Christian Burial, 6PM Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St. Savage, MN. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at Church Barbara Judith Volk was born October 8, 1944 Peter Volk and Ludvina Bickler Volk at Good Samaritan Hospital in Rugby, ND. Barbara was the second of nine children. Barbara had 6 brothers and 2 sister. Barbara went to elementary school at Smokey Lake School. She went to parochial school for the first 2 years of high school at Willow City, ND and completed high school at Drake Public School graduating in 1962. After high school Barb went to Capitol Commercial College, in Bismarck, ND Barbara then went to Minneapolis with a classmate and found work. Barbara meet Dale Nelson in 1963 and they were married Sept 26, 1964. Barb and Dale had three children, Barry born in 1969, Jerrod, born in 1971, and Lisa, born in 1973. Barb and Dale were divorced in 1986. Barb continue to live in her house that her and Dale built from 1963 to present. Barbara worked at many places in Minneapolis, but spent the last 25 years working as an accountant for different travel agencies. Barb loved her house, especially her garden. Barb was a world travelor, having been almost everywhere including China. She belonged to St. John the Baptist Church in Savage, MN. for 50 years and sang in the choir for almost 40 years.