Luther
Nelson, 78
McVille,
N.D. - Luther G. Nelson, 78, of McVille, N.D.
and formerly of Newfolden died Monday, October 27,
2003 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Funeral
services were held on Oct. 30, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.
in the McVille Lutheran Church. Interment was at
the McVille cemetery.
Luther
was born May 28, 1925 in rural Newfolden, the son
of Tollef and Othelia (Petterson) Nelson. He grew
up in rural Newfolden and attended the public
school in Newfolden. During his teen years he
worked for a local farmer. When he reached his 18th
birthday, he moved to Buffalo, N.Y. where for five
years he worked in a flour mill. He was drafted
into the United States Army and fought in the
Korean War. After he was honorably discharged from
the army he farmed for three years. On June 26,
1954 he married Marlene Holst in Holt. They resided
in Warren, where Luther began working for the
Peavey Company Grain Elevator of Warren. In 1961
the couple moved to McVille where Luther managed
the Peavey Grain Elevator until his retirement in
1989. During his life in McVille, Luther was a
member of the Ole Semling American Legion Post #
135 of McVille and the McVille Lutheran Church. He
served on the Church Council, Building Committee,
City Council, Boy Scout Board of Directors and
Commercial Club. In 2000 he was awarded for his
50th year as a member of the American
Legion.
Luther
enjoyed attending auction sales. He was always
shopping for a bargain and woodworking. He made
several wood projects that will carry his memory.
Luther
is survived by his wife Marlene of McVille; a son
David (Polly) of Bismarck, N.D.; a daughter Diane
(Dennis) Montplaisir of Buffalo, six grandchildren;
one brother, Marvin Nelson of Thief River Falls;
one sister, Betty Swan of Newfolden, and several
nieces and nephews.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, brothers;
Orville and Palmer, and 2 brothers who died in
infancy. A00003B2003NV05
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