Gerald Neil Nelson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Neil Nelson of Erskine, Minnesota, who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 88, 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 Gerald Neil Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Nelson and Thelma Nelson (Larson); his in-laws, Lourie and Anola Finseth; his sister JoAnn Hennum; his brother-in-law Merle Hennum; his brother Allen Nelson; and his nephews, David Nelson and Cody Hennum.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Nelson; his children, Steven Nelson and Pamela Rossell (Brett); his grandchildren, Jennifer Manias (Robert), Brock Rossell and Andrew Nelson; his great grandchildren, Rachel Manias and Makenzie Manias; his brothers, Jerome Nelson (Cathy) and Richard Nelson; his sister-in-law Becky Elseth; and his pet Maddie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
