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Jon Alan Nelson, 36
Hayfield, Minnesota
Dec. 29, 1975 ~ Sept. 27, 2012
The funeral service for Jon Alan Nelson will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 1st Street SE in Hayfield with Reverend Paul Hauschild officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Jon Alan Nelson, 36, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer (Nut Midline Carcinoma). Following Jon's diagnosis he continued to live his life with a goal of making this world a better place for everyone. With hopes for a cure for his own cancer and his sights set on helping the medical community develop a drug that would possibly cure many forms of cancer, Jon agreed to enter into a phase one drug trial with Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jon will be remembered forever as a Great Dad and Wonderful Husband. We will forever miss Jon's great sense of humor and his loving touch. Jon was an avid sportsman who enjoyed many outdoor activities, but most of all he enjoyed coaching and spending time playing ball with his four young boys. Jon was employed by Hormel for 13 years and also served as a volunteer on the Hayfield Fire Department where he proudly served his community.
Jon Alan was born on December 29, 1975, in St. Cloud, MN the son of Virgil and Bonnie (Hodik) Nelson. He was united in marriage to Holli Eickhoff on August 9, 1997, in St. Joseph, MN.
Jon is survived by his wife, Holli Nelson, Hayfield, MN; four sons, Zachary, Brady, Benjamin and Ryan Nelson, Hayfield, MN; parents, Virgil and Bonnie Nelson; brother, Gregg (Angela) Nelson; sister, Lisa (Wolfgang) Stuber; father and mother-in-law, Roger and Ruth Eickhoff; sister-in-law, Tammy (Shawn) Widmeier; brother-in-law, Jason (Sara) Eickhoff; and nieces and nephews, Megan, Marissa, and Matthew Nelson, Jackson Eickhoff, Emma and Owen Widmeier. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Albert and Elsie Hodik, Charles and Emily Nelson, and a close friend, Dan Knopp.
Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW in Hayfield, MN (507-477-2259), and one hour before the service at the church on Friday.
Blessed be his memory.
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I can't believe it's been 5 years.
Brandon La Sage
Coworker
October 5, 2017
Jon, I am forever blessed to know what a loyal and support friend you have been for my brother. The gift of friendship is never broken.
Shanna McCann
October 5, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Colleen (ODriscoll) Pappenfus
October 3, 2012
My condolences to all of you. May you find comfort in the support you receive from family, friends and unexpected acquaintances.
Rocori Classmate
October 2, 2012
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Diane O'Driscoll Gooch
Diane Gooch
October 2, 2012
My prayers to you and your family Holli. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family moved me. God bless.
Erin, RN BWH Emergency Dept.
October 2, 2012
Many years ago Jon was our waiter when we ate at McMillans. He is the kind of person who walks into a room and makes everyone feel good about themselves. WE have never forgotten his fun sense of humor, his kind smile, and his laughing eyes. Our sympathies go out to all of him who loved him.
Linette and Jim Simonson
October 2, 2012
my heart breaks for all your family who are on my prayers list now. I pray for grace and strength for the grief and times ahead and blessings for the family in raising the precious little ones.
Karne Fussy
October 2, 2012
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