Charles Lawrence Nelson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Lawrence Nelson of Wheaton, Minnesota, who passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, James Nelson and Harriet Nelson (Anderson); and his brother Bruce Nelson. He is survived by: his wife Diane; his children, Tracy Welker (Andrew) of North Branch and Justin Nelson (Tammera) of St. Peter; his stepchildren, Amanda Decker (Matt) of St. Cloud, Michael Fennell of Waite Park and Jeremiah Fennell (Laura) of Marshall; his grandchildren, Evelice, Jason, Lily Mock, Noah, Wyatt Decker, Anna, Abigail, Rebekah, Elizabeth Welker, Mika Fennell, Tatem, Emilia Mae and Loyal Fennell; and his siblings, Donald Nelson (Frances), Dennis Nelson (Paulette), Kurt Nelson (Mary) and Marcine Anderson. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

You may also send a donation to the Minnesota Democratic Farm and Labor Party in his honor.