Jerry Nelson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Nelson of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, who passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Nelson and Lucille Nelson (Mortrud); his sister Marsha Smith; and his brothers-in-law, Denny Koch and Lenny Cynkar.
He is survived by: his wife Pam of John's Lutheran Church; his children, Brian Nelson (Lisa), Shelly Knott (Paul), Branden Nelson (Shelly) and Kelsey Gervais (Jordon); his grandchildren, Allison Nelson (Nick), Matthew Nelson (Quianah), Nolan Knott (Shelby), Emily Kokett (Martin), Olivia Arnold (Devin), Jenna McFarlin (Cameron), Chase Nelson, Zoey Knott, Boe Nelson and Clayton Gervais; his great grandchildren, Hadley, Jones, Creed Nelson, Gracelynn, Noah, Isaac Kokett, Sophia, Kael and Nora Arnold; his siblings, Karen Butgereit (Melvin), Linda Koch, Tom Nelson (Diane), Candy Cynkar, Jill Kremsreiter (Lee) and Kim Rasmussen (Sam); and his in-laws, Darrell Smith, Penny Dardis (Roger), Chuck Flage (Margie), Deb Grebin (Larry), Lon Flage (Lynette) and John Flage (Lynn). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.