Roger Nelson
| Date of Interment or Death | 07/27/2012 |
|---|---|
| Location | Garden of the Christus |
| Block and Lot | 135A |
| Grave | 3 |
Obituary
Roger Nelson, 82
Roger Nelson, 82, Roseville, Minn., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at United Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.
There will be a private interment and a gathering of friends and relatives at 5 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Evergreen Methodist Church in Wahpeton, N.D.
He was born Oct. 6, 1929 in Minot, N.D., to Henry and O'delia (Odden) Nelson and grew up on a farm near Wyndmere, N.D.
Roger was a chiropractor in Fergus Falls, Minn., for 28 years. He was active in the Noon Kiwanis Club and Grace United Methodist Church.
Roger loved sports. He played tennis, bowled and especially loved golf.
After retiring, Roger and Lois moved to Battle Lake, and spent winters in Mesa, Ariz. In 2007 they moved to Roseville, Minn., and continued to go to Arizona for the winter.
Roger is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Nelson, Roseville; a daughter, Denise (John) Hankey and grandsons, Matthew and Alex, Roseville; a brother, Jacy (Phyllis) Nelson, Seattle, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Elaine Nelson, Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and O'delia Nelson; brothers Dennis (Edna) Dunham and Harvey Nelson.
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Location
The Garden of the Christus is located in the Memorial Gardens, which comprises the northern half of the cemetery.