Richard W. Nelson

Richard W. Nelson

Richard Nelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 27, 2002.
Nelson Richard W., age 84, passed away October 26, 2002. WWII Army Veteran, life member of VFW Post 7702 Fraze, MN. He will be remembered by loving wife of 55 years, Lillian; children, Richard, Susan, and Steven; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Pearl); sister-in-law, Anna Mae; nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 pm, at the Washburn-McReavy N.E. Chapel, 29th & Johnson St. NE. Funeral service 11 am Wednesday at First Lutheran Church of Columbia Hts., 1555 40th Ave. N.E. 763-788-9653, with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

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November 23, 2002

Rita Ward posted to the memorial.

November 17, 2002

Genny and Jim Eisenrich posted to the memorial.

October 28, 2002

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Rita Ward

November 23, 2002

Bud Bouta told me about your loss. Lillian, I know you are a strong person and will be fine, but I'm sure it is difficult. God Bless you.

Rita Ward (Margaret Bouta's sister)

Genny and Jim Eisenrich

November 17, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care. We just heard of your loss. Love, Genny Eisenrich(Schlagel)

Dan Trench

October 28, 2002

Our prayers are with you all,Dan,Kari,Erin, and Megan.

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