Gene
Nelson, 61
Crookston
- Gene Nelson, 61, died Friday, May 17, 2002 at
the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl
and Donald Grove, at rural Crookston.
A
memorial service was held Monday, May 20, at 3 p.m.
at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with
Rev. Bill Humiston officiating.
Gene
Francis Nelson was born on July 27, 1940 at
Crookston, the son of Joe and Mabel (Brady) Nelson.
He grew up in Crookston, graduating from Central
High School in 1958. In 1960, he moved to Thief
River Falls where he worked at Hartz Wholesale
until his retirement in 1998.
In
1973, Gene was united in marriage to Patricia Waale
at Thief River Falls. After his retirement, he
moved to Tenstrike and had recently returned to
Crookston to stay with his sister.
He
enjoyed the Tenstrike area where he spent time
around the lakes and with his friends.
Survivors
include four brothers, Ivan (Yvonne) Nelson of
Grand Forks, N.D., Roy (Jean) and Ray (Joyce), both
of Crookston, and Vern Nelson of California; three
sisters, Cheryl (Donald) Grove of Crookston, and
Marilyn (Guy) Remme and Candace (Greg) Aamold, both
of Grand Forks; and many nieces, nephews, and other
relatives.
Preceding
Gene in death were his parents and a daughter,
Heather Jean. A00003B2002MY22
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