Obituary for James Ronald Nelson Print James Ronald Nelson, 85 of Cohasset, MN passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Autumn Lane Assisted Living. He was born September 5, 1933 in Cook, MN to Carl and Anna (Persson) Nelson. James was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married Sharon Kerr in Hammond, IN in 1957. James worked as a DNR Forester until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, camping and many canoeing trips to the boundary waters. James was a gifted woodworking artist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Nelson; parents; brothers, Roy, David, Sr. and Robin Nelson. James is survived by his daughters, Anita (Brian) Huju of Grand Rapids, MN, Kathleen (Daniel) Ruelle of Sioux Falls, SD; five grandchildren, Dakota (Rebecca) Ruelle, Sierra Ruelle, Autumn Huju, Noah Huju, Nate Huju; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He has lived at Autumn Lane Assisted Lane for the past nine years and the family cannot thank their staff enough for their loving care of James. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. See online family guestbook at www.andrews-libbeyfh.com. Arrangements by Andrews-Libbey Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 218-326-4000. To send flowers to the family of James Ronald Nelson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. James Ronald Nelson September 5, 1933 – December 10, 2018 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for James Ronald Nelson Print James Ronald Nelson, 85 of Cohasset, MN passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Autumn Lane Assisted Living. He was born September 5, 1933 in Cook, MN to Carl and Anna (Persson) Nelson. James was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married Sharon Kerr in Hammond, IN in 1957. James worked as a DNR Forester until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, camping and many canoeing trips to the boundary waters. James was a gifted woodworking artist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Nelson; parents; brothers, Roy, David, Sr. and Robin Nelson. James is survived by his daughters, Anita (Brian) Huju of Grand Rapids, MN, Kathleen (Daniel) Ruelle of Sioux Falls, SD; five grandchildren, Dakota (Rebecca) Ruelle, Sierra Ruelle, Autumn Huju, Noah Huju, Nate Huju; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He has lived at Autumn Lane Assisted Lane for the past nine years and the family cannot thank their staff enough for their loving care of James. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. See online family guestbook at www.andrews-libbeyfh.com. Arrangements by Andrews-Libbey Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 218-326-4000. To send flowers to the family of James Ronald Nelson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Information A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring Plant a Tree for James Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own. Place a Donation Subscribe to Updates Connect with families at their time of loss. By subscribing to email updates, you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories, photos, candle lightings, condolences, and more.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Ronald Nelson September 5 1933 – December 10 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Grand Rapids, state: Minnesota