Willard Nelson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Willard Nelson (Cottage Grove, Minnesota), who passed away on February 1, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his stepfather August Fenske; and his siblings, Arlene Grage (Nelson) and Leland. He is survived by: his spouse Elaine Tjaden; his brother Arnold Nelson (Joyce) of Colleyville, Texas; and his children, Karen Kitt (Doug) of San Francisco, CA, Phil Nelson (Mary King) of Woodinville, WA, Mary Moe (Chris) of St. Paul Park, MN, Amy Krussow (Randy) of Cottage Grove, MN and Peter Nelson (Diane). He is also survived by eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Christian Academy, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 or Union Gospel Mission, 435 University Ave. East, St. Paul.
