Cover photo for Don Nelson's Obituary
Don Nelson Profile Photo
1943 Don 2024

Don Nelson

September 21, 1943 — February 29, 2024

Don Nelson passed away February 29, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born September 21, 1943 to Curtis and Elaine Nelson in Fergus Falls. He graduated with the class of 1962. He served in the US Navy from 1963 to 1967 as a dental technician in Saigon and on the USS Kearsarge based out of Long Beach, California. He owned the Fergus Falls Dental Laboratory.

He loved sailing on his boat when he lived in California and was an avid hunter and fisherman after moving back to Fergus Falls.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie, whom he married in 1969 and a nephew, two nieces, and their children and grandchildren.

There will be no funeral services.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com


To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Don Nelson, please visit our flower store.

Guestbook

Visits: 2578

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree