Official Obituary of
Lawrence J. "Larry" Nelson
August 1, 1949 ~ November 19, 2019 (age 70) 70 Years Old
Lawrence Nelson Obituary
Lawrence J. Nelson, age 70 of Clayton, WI, passed away at his home on November 19, 2019.
Lawrence John Nelson was born on August 1, 1949 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Bror & Susie Nelson and grew up in West St. Paul, MN. In February of 1967, Larry joined the US Army, served in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1970. Over the years, he worked as a truck driver and lived all over the United States. Larry enjoyed the company of friends, playing cribbage, pull tabs, and rooting for the Minnesota Vikings. The last couple years, Larry made his home in Clayton, WI and came to appreciate the outdoors and wildlife that would often visit.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bror & Susie Nelson; sisters, Judy Adams, Connie Morrissey, & Jean Nelson; & brothers, Bill & Jim Nelson.
Survived by
Niece
Dawn Nelson (Tony Mendez) - Clayton, WI
Great-Nephew
J.J. (Brandi) Nelson - St. Paul, MN
Aiden, Spencer & Aerian Nelson
A Graveside Service will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1 PM, with full military honors.
Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
Lawrence John Nelson was born on August 1, 1949 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Bror & Susie Nelson and grew up in West St. Paul, MN. In February of 1967, Larry joined the US Army, served in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1970. Over the years, he worked as a truck driver and lived all over the United States. Larry enjoyed the company of friends, playing cribbage, pull tabs, and rooting for the Minnesota Vikings. The last couple years, Larry made his home in Clayton, WI and came to appreciate the outdoors and wildlife that would often visit.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bror & Susie Nelson; sisters, Judy Adams, Connie Morrissey, & Jean Nelson; & brothers, Bill & Jim Nelson.
Survived by
Niece
Dawn Nelson (Tony Mendez) - Clayton, WI
Great-Nephew
J.J. (Brandi) Nelson - St. Paul, MN
Aiden, Spencer & Aerian Nelson
A Graveside Service will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1 PM, with full military honors.
Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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