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Published March 11, 2010, 02:49 PM

Norman Nelson

Norman E. Nelson, 86, of Lake Park, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, with a 6 p.m. prayer service, at Wright Funeral Home, Lake Park. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13 at Strandvik Lutheran Church, rural Lake Park, with interment in Strandvik Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Feb. 10, 1924-March 10, 2010

Norman E. Nelson, 86, of Lake Park, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Norman Elmer Nelson was born to Ernest and Minnie (Olson) Nelson on February 10, 1924 in Glyndon, Minn. He attended District 2 country school and Lake Park High School, graduating in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy and then attended the Institutional On-Farm Training Class at the Detroit Lakes High School.

Norman married DeLoyne Eilertson on April 4, 1947 at the Lake Park Lutheran Church parsonage. They purchased the farm in 1949 and he lived there the rest of his life. He cherished his time with family and friends, and his passions were family, farming and playing cards.

Norman was a member of the Lake Park American Legion, served on the selective service system, the Lake Park Elevator Board and was active in Strandvik Lutheran Church.

Surviving Norman are his wife of almost 63 years, DeLoyne; two daughters, Diane Levin and Bonnie Erickson; three sons, Kevan (Nancy) Nelson, Curt (Barb) Nelson, and Barry (Jamie) Nelson; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Norman in death were his parents; two brothers, Rollie and Arvid; three brothers-in-law, Bud Tufton, Harvey Olson and Jerain Eilertson; and one son-in-law, Charles Erickson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, with a 6 p.m. prayer service, at Wright Funeral Home, Lake Park.

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13 at Strandvik Lutheran Church, rural Lake Park, with interment in Strandvik Lutheran Church Cemetery.

An online guestbook and video tribute are available at www.wrightfuneral.com.

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Roberta C.
03/27/2010 9:25 PM

Dear DeLoyne and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Norman's passing. Had I known, I would have been at his funeral. I am glad for DeLoyne that she has her children and grandchildren close by. May God give you peace. Bobbie Chatham

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Russell S.
Tulsa, OK     03/19/2010 6:44 AM

Deloyn and Family: Marcia and I along with Rick and Cindee were saddened to learn of Normans passing. He was a good community man and a great farmer. We always enjoyed being in his company. Russ Sletmoen, Tulsa.

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Dale B.
Lake Park, MN     03/14/2010 8:29 PM

Norman was a true farmer by heart. Also he was very special to our daugher, Danette. While she was working at Peggy Lou's, Norman would come in to eat and when she wasn't real busy, he would have her sit down and visit. Norman would encourage her to do her best and continue on with her education. When Danette went to Thialand in the Peace Corp, she felt most people looked down on her and discouraged in her dream, but not Norman. He even sent her a note, with some money to help her out while she was in Thialand. This forever touched our hearts. Thanks Norman. Dale and Debbie Binde

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