Roger Nelson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Roger Nelson of Roseau, Minnesota, who passed away on March 19, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Eleanor Block of Roseau; and his son Stephen. He is survived by: his children, Mary Jo Nelson (Mike Sofie) of Cottage Grove, MN, Kari Nelson (Chris Werner) of Buffalo, MN, Brian Nelson and Kyle Nelson (Amanda) of Fergus Falls, MN.; his grandchildren, Cody Nelson, Chase, Cooper Werner, Annabelle, Archie, Thor Nelson, Mavrick, Wyatt, Blaze, Octavia and Waylan Nelson; his siblings, Luanne Baumgartner of Roseau, MN, Marie (Bert McDonough), Mona (Mark Hangsleben), Terry (Jack Lundbohm), Jerry (Carol Nelson) and Valerie (Keith Hedlund); his aunts, Jan Herseth, Carr, Beverly Tirrell and Daphne; and his uncle Curtis Thompson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand‑nieces, grand‑nephews, and cousins.
