Rural Ettrick, WI Florence Maxine Saxe (Nelson), 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 19, 2022. She was born October 4, 1934, to Edwin and Adeline Nelson of Pigeon Falls. She married Maynard Saxe on January 17, 1953. Florence was a pattern maker and was part of starting the HECO company in Harmony, MN. In 1976, Maynard and Florence moved to Hegg, WI where she enjoyed using her amazing talents to crochet numerous afghans, stuffed animals, scarves, and hats for her family. She was also actively involved in the auxiliary in both Harmony and Ettrick. Florence is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Maynard. They have three children Mike (Sue), Debbie (Vespin), and Cyndie (George), five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters and her brother. She is preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, her brother and her sister. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church (Brick Building) Pastor Adam Arend will be officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the North Beaver Creek Faith Lutheran Cemetery. Kratz Funeral Home-Portage(www.kratzfuneralhome.com) is assisting with arrangements.  Service Details. Visitation Visitation will be from 10:30 until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the North beaver Creek Lutheran Church (Brick Building)Service Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church (Brick Building) Interment Burial will follow the Service in the North Beaver Creek Faith Lutheran Cemetery