Einar P. Nelson Obituary
In loving memory of Einar P. Nelson of Mankato, Minnesota, who departed this world on February 26, 2025 at the age of 96. Einar leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Einar P. Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Marlys Roepke of Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; his parents, Gottfred Nelson and Alice Nelson (Peterson); his parents-in-law, William and Ella Roepke; and his siblings-in-law, Lola, Elmer Gag, Don Kettner and Vreela Nelson.
He is survived by: his daughters, Kathleen Gappa (Rick) of Nicollet, Peggy Dorn (Gary) of Faribault, Susan Nelson of Mankato and Wendy Nelson of St. Peter; his brothers, Narve Nelson and Thorild Nelson (Ardith); and his sister-in-law LaDonna Kettner. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church or the donor's choice.
