Jim Nelson

James William Nelson, the son of Donald and Frances (Kammerer) Nelson, was born July 1, 1946, at Primghar, Iowa. He attended high school in Sutherland, Iowa. On February 19, 1966, James was united in marriage to JoAnn Kvale at Holmes, Iowa. They have lived in Goldfield for 48 years. James worked for Hagie Manufacturing for 38 years as an accountant, retiring in 2010. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield, served as a Mason with Bower Lodge #464 in Eagle Grove and served as President of Ducks Unlimited Boone River Chapter. James was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and loved to play cards with his friends. He also loved to work in his garden and was a fan of the Iowa State Cyclones. James was a faithful husband, devoted father and friend. James passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Methodist Manor Retirement Home in Storm Lake, at the age of 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Frances Nelson; grandparents, Beach and Elizabeth (Thompson) Nelson and William and Alice (Jons) Kammerer and many aunts and uncles. James is survived by his wife, JoAnn Nelson of Goldfield; daughter, Jody Sue Nelson Lint and Jerry Reeb of Maxwell, IA; son, James William Nelson Jr and wife Judy of Fort Dodge, IA; three grandchildren, Kenneth Nelson, Nakedda Conklin and Morgan Lint; two great grandchildren; two step greatgrandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Nelson of Yuma, CO, Donald Nelson (Sandy) of Hartley, IA, Robert Nelson (Myrna) of Sioux Falls, SD, Edward Nelson (Terri) of Germantown, and Richard Nelson (Sandy)Sioux Rapids, IA; sister, Peggy Nelson Hinkeldey (Bruce) of Alta, IA and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield with Pastor Sara Sutter officiating. Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. to time of service at the church. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.