Robert John Nelson

Robert John Nelson obituary

Robert John Nelson

Robert Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Bloomington on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" John Nelson, age 69 of Burnsville, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Ted Nelson, his mother, Annette Ratajczyk, and two siblings, David Nelson and Linda Miller. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary; his children, Lindsay and Colin; his grandchildren, Ryder, Presley, and Luna; his stepparents, Terry and Loretta Ratajczyk; his siblings, Karen (Douglas) Brehmer, Lisa Higgins, Michael Ratajczyk, and Michelle (Gordon) Rice; and many close in-laws and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Bethesda Church, 15033 Hwy 13 South, Prior Lake, MN at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. August 23. A visitation will be held one hour before the service. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers Bloomington Chapel 952-884-8145

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