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 nephew Jeffery DeNio; his niece Jackie Waggoner; his sister-in-law Connie Nelson; and his nieces and nephews, Nita Cruse (Brian), Scott Nelson, Steve Thorstensen (Robin), Shar Solem (Tim) and Melissa Bailey (Steve).
