Robert "Bob" E. Nelson, 67 Minnetonka - Robert "Bob" E. Nelson, 67, died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at his home in Minnetonka. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley and will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Rindal Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. Robert "Bob" E. Nelson was born April 21, 1936 in rural Goodridge, the son of Russell and Signe (Sabo) Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Bob attended elementary school at Busy Bee and Willowdale Schools in rural Thief River Falls. He was taught by his mother, a school teacher; from second grade through the sixth grade. He attended seventh and eighth grade in Holt. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. Bob served in the Korean War for two years and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. When Bob returned from the service, he worked at Lakehead Pipeline in Viking. After a short time, Bob moved to the Minneapolis area and founded Bobco Inc. and TREW Properties. On November 26, 1961, Bob was united in marriage to Margaret Strom. On December 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Diane Lee Ballinger in St. Paul, MN. They lived in the Minneapolis area, including Minnetonka and Medina. After retiring, Bob loved to be at his hobby farm in Montevideo and spent the winter months at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Bob loved hunting, fishing, all sports, dancing, music, travel and most of all, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandson. Bob was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, MN., the Golden Valley Country Club, the Zurah Shrine, Anoka Lodge #30 AF&AM, Anoka, MN, and Eagles Aerie #2368 Thief River Falls. Survivors include his three children, Rob (Sue) Nelson and Ross (Charlotte) Nelson, both of Minneapolis; daughter Debbie Haskins of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; one great grandson; sister, Jeannie (Ray) Nelson of Thief River Falls; foster brother, Tim (Jan) Wald of Brooklyn Center; former wife, Diane Nelson of Minneapolis; special friend, Dee Brooks. He is also survived by nieces, a great niece, great nephews, an uncle, an aunt and several cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, several aunts and uncles.

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