John Nelson's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2025 in Good Thunder, Minnesota

John Nelson

September 8, 2025

Good Thunder, Minnesota

John Nelson's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2025 in Good Thunder, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mankato Area Funeral Homes

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John Nelson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 8, 2025, John Nelson of Good Thunder, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Catherine Nelson and Morris "Curly" Nelson. He is survived by: his wife Donna (Smothers); his sister Susan Mills; his daughters, Julie and Rachel (Olson); his children-in-law, Nancy Floyd and Chad Olson; his grandsons, Dylan, Myles and Zachary Olson; and his pets, Laci and Sierra.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the following: Maple River softball endowment https://mapletonareafoundation.org, RAGOM (golden retriever rescue): https://ragom.org, Minnesota Conservation Volunteer: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us, Loaves and Fishes: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mankato Area Funeral Homes



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