It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Duane Nelson of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, born in Urbana, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on July 23, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Duane Nelson to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Elmer Nelson and Mabel Mae Nelson (Jones); and his brother David. He is survived by : his wife Marlys Hawkinson; his children, Matt (Shelly), Brianna, Brandan, Joshua (Caitlin), Greta, Andrik, Joel (Alissa), Avery and Annika; and his siblings, Dr. Daniel (Beth), Linda Horne (Jan) and Leah Haussmann (Walt).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview, MN 55126, or to a charity of donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Homes