Obituary for Rev. John Frederick Nelson Print Rev. John F. Nelson Of St. Paul, died January 31, 2019.
He was born Aug. 18, 1929. He is missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Nancy (Helland) Nelson, and his grateful children and grandchildren; Kristen Nelson (Tom Will) of St. Paul (Kaila and Thorbjorn), Kathryn Nelson (H.T. Fish) of St. Paul (Taryn and Schyler), Gretchen Nelson (John Wolfe Jr.) of Anchorage, AK (Rebecca and Avery), Julie B. Comes (Dean) of Lewistown, MT (Madison, Mikayla, and Collin), and Rev.
John D.F. Nelson (Stephanie) of Bloomington (Sarah and Tyler). Son of Newell “Newt” and Signe (Roe) Nelson. Brother of Newell Jr. (Bud) and Stanley.
Graduate of St. Olaf College, Luther Seminary, and Princeton Seminary, John served parishes in Salem, Spencer, and Brookings SD, Lewistown, MT and 34 years at Calvary Lutheran Church, Allendale, NJ. From the Dakotas to the East Coast districts, and on the national Lutheran Church level, John worked countless terms on committees and boards to engage youth in ministry and further church missions serving on regional and national All Lutheran Youth Gathering teams, local and global church outreach boards, Camp Koinonia, Eger Nursing Home and local and ecumenical governing boards, always looking for new ways to share the gospel and engage people in faith. His unassuming personality and friendly banter won people over and created opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
He had a pastor’s heart, a greeting that started with ‘what’s your name’ and continued minutes and often decades later with shared laughter and compassionate reflection. Funeral services: Bethlehem Lutheran, 4100 Lyndale So. (Mpls.
), Sat. February 16, 11 am. Visitation 10 a.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers are appreciated to Luther Seminary, St. Olaf College, or a spiritual place that gives you joy.
If you are unable to attend the service you can watch it live streamed on the following link, Saturday 2/16 at 11 am www. youtube.com/watch? v=MPUMIKAQHsk Gill Brothers 612-861-6088 www.
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John Frederick Nelson August 18, 1929 – January 31, 2019 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for Rev. John Frederick Nelson Print Rev. John F. Nelson Of St. Paul, died January 31, 2019.
He was born Aug. 18, 1929. He is missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Nancy (Helland) Nelson, and his grateful children and grandchildren; Kristen Nelson (Tom Will) of St. Paul (Kaila and Thorbjorn), Kathryn Nelson (H.T. Fish) of St. Paul (Taryn and Schyler), Gretchen Nelson (John Wolfe Jr.) of Anchorage, AK (Rebecca and Avery), Julie B. Comes (Dean) of Lewistown, MT (Madison, Mikayla, and Collin), and Rev.
John D.F. Nelson (Stephanie) of Bloomington (Sarah and Tyler). Son of Newell “Newt” and Signe (Roe) Nelson. Brother of Newell Jr. (Bud) and Stanley.
Graduate of St. Olaf College, Luther Seminary, and Princeton Seminary, John served parishes in Salem, Spencer, and Brookings SD, Lewistown, MT and 34 years at Calvary Lutheran Church, Allendale, NJ. From the Dakotas to the East Coast districts, and on the national Lutheran Church level, John worked countless terms on committees and boards to engage youth in ministry and further church missions serving on regional and national All Lutheran Youth Gathering teams, local and global church outreach boards, Camp Koinonia, Eger Nursing Home and local and ecumenical governing boards, always looking for new ways to share the gospel and engage people in faith. His unassuming personality and friendly banter won people over and created opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
He had a pastor’s heart, a greeting that started with ‘what’s your name’ and continued minutes and often decades later with shared laughter and compassionate reflection. Funeral services: Bethlehem Lutheran, 4100 Lyndale So. (Mpls.
), Sat. February 16, 11 am. Visitation 10 a.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers are appreciated to Luther Seminary, St. Olaf College, or a spiritual place that gives you joy.
If you are unable to attend the service you can watch it live streamed on the following link, Saturday 2/16 at 11 am https://www. youtube.com/watch? v=MPUMIKAQHsk Gill Brothers 612-861-6088 www.
gillbrothers.com To send flowers to the family of Rev. John Frederick Nelson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. First Visitation When Saturday, February 16th, 2019 10:00am – 11:00am Location Bethlehem Lutheran Address 4100 Lyndale Ave.
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