Richard Lee Nelson's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Richard Lee Nelson

November 7, 2025

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Richard Lee Nelson's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota

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Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home

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Richard Lee Nelson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lee Nelson (Columbia Heights, Minnesota), who passed away on November 7, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lee Nelson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Nelson and Mae Nelson; his siblings, Robert "Bob" Nelson and Sharon "Suz" Thorstensen; and his brothers-in-law, Paul Thorstensen and LeRoy "Jack" DeNio.

He is survived by: his sibling's children, Jeffery DeNio and Jackie Waggoner; his sister-in-law Connie Nelson; and his sibling's children, Nita Cruse (Brian), Scott Nelson, Steve Thorstensen (Robin), Shar Solem (Tim) and Melissa Bailey (Steve).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home



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Dec 03

Visitation

Columbia Heights Chapel
4101 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

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Dec 04

Visitation

Columbia Heights Chapel
4101 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

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Dec 04

Funeral service

Columbia Heights Chapel
4101 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Thu

Dec 04

Graveside service

Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450

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