Nelson E. Aakre Obituary

The family of Nelson E. Aakre (Onalaska, Wisconsin) announces his passing on August 6, 2026. Nelson, born on October 25, 1946, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arne Aakre and Edna Aakre (Schmidt); and his brother Warren Aakre. He is survived by: his wife Judy (Judy) of Shakopee, MN; his sister Diane Johnson (Jim) of Rochester, MN; his siblings-in-law, Terry Aakre of Onalaska, WI, Daniel Skogen (Susan) of Sioux Falls, SD and Debra Firkins (Bruce) of Bloomington, MN.; and his nieces and nephews, Allyson Wozney (Jake), Amanda Hoefs (Ryan), Alex Aakre (Kari), Marie Tackmann (Alec), Daniel Johnson (Danielle Li), Andrew Johnson (Erin Ellefsen), Richard Firkins (Leslie), Teresa Firkins (David Krejci), Aaron Skogen (Erica), Rebecca Erickson (Randy) and Nathaniel Skogen (Amber). He is also survived by 25 great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Givens Brain Tumor Center, 800 E. 28th Street Suite 304, Minneapolis, MN. 55407.