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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2011.

Nelson, John R. Age 79, of Maple Grove, formerly Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Karen; sons, Kent (Daranee) and Bradley (Lorri); daughter, Patricia (Todd); grandchildren, Kelsey, Courtney, Dylan, Alan, Nick, Matthew and Angelina. Also survived by beloved relatives and cherished friends. John was a member of the Society of Civil Engineers, a graduate of Oregon State University and a thirty plus year employee at General Mills. He was a long time member of Spirit of Hope Church and active in Golden Valley Youth Baseball. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 7600 Harold Ave. N., Golden Valley. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave N. @ Vicksburg Lane and Tuesday at church one hour before service. Pvt. Interment at Ft. Snelling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Spirit of Hope or donor's choice Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411

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January 18, 2024

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Sam Simonson

January 18, 2024

John was known for his academic and athletic excellence in high school, where he was a classmate of mine. In later years we always had a good time visiting with him and Karen at class reunions. He was a wonderful guy.
Sam Simonson, class of 49, Ortonville, MN H.S.

Sam Simonson

January 22, 2020

John, we still remember your easy going and friendly personality. My wife, June, joined you 11 months after you left us. There aren't many of us left from the class of 1949. We were blessed with great teachers and classmates. Thanks for being a good friend.

February 13, 2011

John was a 'favorite relative' in our family. He enjoyed sharing the news of our Mother - Florence Nelson Kennedy - with the news of her brother
(Oscar) and sister (Nellie) who were still in Clinton and Ortonville.
Oscar - John's Father - was Mother's brother. He and Karen always tried to keep their family ties.
God Bless Karen, Kent, Brad and Patti - and their spouses and their children. May you always know your Dad was a loving and loved man.
God Bless Each of You.
Love from us, Irv and Janet (Kennedy) Thomas

Sam & June Simonson

January 24, 2011

John was a high school classmate who was very intelligent, athletic, and friendly. We have enjoyed visiting with John and Karen at the class reunions and will miss him. Our sympathy and love to Karen and family.
Love, Sam & June Simonson