Nickolas "Nick' Francis Nelson

Nickolas Francis "Nick" Nelson was born on August 23, 1956, in Heron Lake, Minnesota to Duane and Marcia (Graff) Nelson. Nick was baptized in Heron Lake on August 30, 1956 and was later confirmed at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Worthington. He attended elementary school in Mountain Lake and Windom and graduated from high school in Worthington. Nick also attended college at the Jackson Vo-Tech College to be an auto body technician.

On August 23, 1980, Nick was united in marriage to Nancy Cohen in Windom. This marriage was blessed with three children, Angel, Brandon, and Clint. Throughout his life time, Nick worked at Banner Beef in Hospers, Iowa, PM Windom, TORO in Windom, and Cottonwood County D.A.C. in Windom. He retired from Cottonwood County D.A.C. in 2006 when his health started to deteriate.

Nick enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, football and music, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

On October 8, 2008, in the early morning hours, Nick passed away at his residence in Windom at the age of 52.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Isanti; three children, Angel Nelson of Connecticut, Brandon Nelson of Isanti, and Clint Nelson of Windom; four grandchildren, Casey, Passion, Aaden, and Hunter; mother, Marcia Nelson; step-father, Frank Nelson; four brothers, Jeffrey Nelson and his wife, Sandy, of Worthington, Scott Nelson and his wife, Kelly, of Comfrey, Robert Nelson and his wife, Tracy, of Mounds View, and Troy Nelson and his wife, Gina, of Windom; one sister, Christine Rassmussen and her husband, Wes, of Windom; one step-brother, Frank Nelson
of Montevideo; one step-sister, Sara Schandorff, of Montevideo; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Duane Nelson; and his grandparents, Frank and Mary Graff and Lawrence and Olga Nelson.

Blessed be the memory of Nickolas F. Nelson.

Mom wrote on Oct 8, 2013:

"Rest in peace, my son. I love you and miss you."

Mom wrote on Jul 16, 2013:

"Summer is here again. The days pass but we miss you as much as ever. We love you Nick."

chris wrote on Dec 20, 2012:

"nick, its the 20th of dec. almost christmas again. your still in our thoughts all the time,sure do miss you."

Mom wrote on Aug 17, 2012:

"We are still missing you Nick and love you."

Mom wrote on Nov 5, 2011:

"Still thinking of you daily, missing you greatly. We all love you Nick. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. "

chris wrote on Oct 8, 2011:

"nick your still not forgotten but you are still missed by everyone.3 years have gone by now the christmas that you have missed but we all still think about all the time. i will never forget all the good times we had and everything we did together, youll never be forgotten, your sister chris"

sister wrote on Oct 9, 2010:

"love and miss you big brother"

sister wrote on Oct 9, 2010:

"nick yesterday was 2 years ago that you left us, its not the same without you and of course christmas will be upon us soon and your not here but your always in our thoughts.never stop thinkig about you. love and miss you "

Mom wrote on May 27, 2010:

"Love goes on forever. I love you my first born son."

Mom wrote on May 27, 2010:

"You are gone, my son, but never forgotten. Each day I think of you and all you have been to me. I miss you very much but know that you are waiting for us to join you. I love you Nick. I'll be seeing you."

your little brother wrote on May 25, 2010:

"missing you my friend"

troy...little brother wrote on Apr 3, 2009:

"time heals all pain.but there is not enough time in my life to take away the pain losing you brother. love you and cant wait see again my friend.."

Bob Scholten/Good Friend wrote on Mar 29, 2009:

"Nick my brother I wish you eternal rest and happiness.Happy Hunting. Ill always miss and love you my Brother may God Bless and keep you."

Bob Scholten/Good Friend wrote on Mar 29, 2009:

"Nick my brother I wish you eternal rest and happyn.Happiness Hunting. Ill always miss and love you my Brother may God Bless and keep you."

sister wrote on Feb 20, 2009:

"one more candle for you big brother,love you chris "

your only sister wrote on Feb 20, 2009:

"nick i cant tell how many times i think about you and wish you were still with us, or that you could have spent christmas with us its just not the same and i know it never will be. but your in my thoughts every day i think about all the good times we had and i know i will see you again someday, just wished you didnt leave us so soon and we could have spent more time together, and i know your mother and brothers all feel the same way and especially troy and gina you are so dearly missed. love chris"

Troy...little brother wrote on Dec 30, 2008:

"wish we could talk again brother"

HOLMES (son) wrote on Oct 27, 2008:

"yopu will never be forgotten with all my love "

clint son wrote on Oct 27, 2008:

"i love you and miss you ever so much and your memory will live on love always HOLMES"

danielle wrote on Oct 27, 2008:

"still thinking of you everyday"

friend wrote on Oct 15, 2008:

"always a friendly hello, he will be missed."

Alyssa Nelson (Great Neice) wrote on Oct 15, 2008:

"Miss You And Love You Great Uncle Nick!"

Alyssa (great neice) & Trina wrote on Oct 15, 2008:

"All The Laughter And Memories Will Never Be Forgotten. Rest In Peace Uncle Nick"

Erin Julian (cousin) wrote on Oct 14, 2008:

"Rest In Peace"

Elisha neukom, niece wrote on Oct 14, 2008:

"Uncle nick i love you alot and wish i could of told you that but i know you are still there love you i will miss you."

His baby girl wrote on Oct 14, 2008:

"daddy, I love u and will miss you more than you can ever imagine. i know that you will be there for everything. Just to let you know the wedding date is 10/10/10. I love you dad."

Mel & Florence Cohen Father & Mother-in law wrote on Oct 13, 2008:

"We will miss you Nick. You are our son-in-law. Rest in that wonderful place. Mom & Dad Cohen."

Lisa Larson, exneighbor wrote on Oct 13, 2008:

"To Nick's Family, He was my neighbor for more than a year. Having him close by was comforting... as a neighbor he was always full of nice things to say and very enjoyable to visit with. We talked about books we both enjoyed and many other things he enjoyed. When I moved I knew I would miss having such a great neighbor but hearing of his passing was a big suprise... My thoughts and prayers are with you all, you have lost a wonderful person. There will be an emptyness in the world without him. "

Jim Nelson, cousin wrote on Oct 13, 2008:

"Lots of good times at Lours lake hunting ducks with all of us. "

a greatful reciever. wrote on Oct 12, 2008:

"There were blessings that came from your passing. Thanks Brother."

Jackie/ Friend wrote on Oct 12, 2008:

"Lots of good memories, you made your mark in so many lives. We will miss you."

Jamie LaDawn wrote on Oct 12, 2008:

"I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU, MY DEAR FRIEND!!! "

Jamie Former Neighbor wrote on Oct 12, 2008:

"Dear Nick & Family: I had been in MO for 10 days, just got home Friday eve. I just found out last night at work. I'm soo sorry I missed the service. Nick was a dear sweet and funny man. He will be greatly missed by all. I will forever remember all the joy and laughter he shared with all of us. Have a good one up there, Nick!!! I will miss you, buddy!!!"

friend of Marsha& Gina wrote on Oct 12, 2008:

"Dear Marcie,Gina,Troy,and family&friends of Nick.Although we didn't know Nick,I can tell he was very special to so many people!!He just looks like he would be a sweet guy!What a wonderful smile and beautiful blue eyes! And sounds like he had the personality to go with it!I pray you'll all be at peace with the memories, and knowing he is in a better place.May God bless each one of you,and Nick's soul,also! Love and Prayers, Dan&Linda Ortmann"

Linda Parks, cousin wrote on Oct 12, 2008:

"Even as a small child, Nick was always so full of hugs and kisses. When ever I came over to babysit him, he always had to have a kiss goodnight. I will never forget him"

KATHY NELSON COUSIN wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"I WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS"

LINDA PARKS COUSIN wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"Nick, you will be forever missed love you linda"

Patty&Jim painter Friends wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"Nick&family You will truely be missed.I know you are healthy and happy.Till we meet again my friend.Love to all that is left behind"

Patty&Jim Painter wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"Our lives are better for knowing you.Tell mom hi "

Justin Rothstein (skatman) wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"If it takes 1 1/4 chickens 3 1/2 days to lay an 1/8 of an egg, how long does it take for a 1 legged grasshopper to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle?????? 2 weeks, cuz ice cream has no bones..."

Amanda; 4th child wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"I will always love and miss you!! Rest in Peace Pops!!! "

Amanda, his 4th child wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"Pops your are the most unique man I have ever known and I am so happy I had you like a father!! I LOVE you very much and will MISS you and your crazy stories! Now you are in the BEST place ever and breathing freely! God rest your WONDERFUL soul!!!! All my LOVE to the entire family and those, like me, who arn't blood; but still FAMILY!!! "

Tonya and Oscar Hernandez ( Friend) wrote on Oct 11, 2008:

"My prays are with you all .Nick was a funny and friendly person .He can now rest in peace and keep watching over us.Nick have fun with moe."

Heather Zuehlke friend of family wrote on Oct 10, 2008:

"Nick was a very happy man always had something funny to say every time we met. I will remeber Nick always."

albert and sherry quiram old friend wrote on Oct 10, 2008:

"i just found out that u passed on. our sympathys go out to your family. you are a very special guy and u will be dearly missed. the quirams"

His Caregivers wrote on Oct 10, 2008:

"Thank you to all who have care and concern for the family. I know he would be thankful, also. Peace"

Danielle(neice) wrote on Oct 10, 2008:

"thank you for everything you did for me.. you will always be in my heart"

Sandi Hansen friend of Danielle wrote on Oct 10, 2008:

"Thoughts and prayers go out to the Nelson family at the loss of Nick. He is free & with loved ones. Hold on to his memory he will always be with you! With sympathy, Sandi "

Bryce and Hilary Mathis wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Thinking of you all now and always..."

mom wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"I want to say one more time -------- I LOVE YOU NICK"

Brian Redding wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Rest in peace Nick."

Brandon Nelson Son wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Pops I miss you and will never forget you. You will always have a piece of my heart not only as a dad but as a friend. Take it easy up there and dont do anything I wouldnt do. Love you dearly."

his friend and brother jeff wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"NICK. HOPE YOUR UP THERE FISHING BULLHEADS WITH DAD. LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! I KNOW THAT YOU NEW THAT, ALTHOUGH I COULDNT TELL YOU ENOUGH. ALTHOUGH YOUR MISSED DEARLY BY ALL YOUR FAMILY, WE ALL KNOW THAT YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE. BREATHE FREE MY FRIEND AND I WILL MEET YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY!! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. RUN LIKE A CHILD THROUGH FIELDS OF FLOWERS AND EVERY ONE HERE WILL HELP WATCH YOUR FAMILY LEGACY LIVE ON FOREVER!! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART! LITTLE BUDDY, YOUR LITTLE BROTHER, JEFF."

Dave Graff/friend wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Good friend "

Dave Graff - Friend of Nick & Rest of Family wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Prayers go out to the Whole Nelson Family. Had alot of GOOD TIMES with Nick. Will always have good memories. Dave"

April Lauer wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Thinking of your family during this difficult time. Love you very much you guys."

April Lauer-friend of family wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Scott and Kelly and family, I want you to know we are mourning with you and praying for you. We love you very much!!!!!!"

Char Carlson - Brandon's third grade teacher wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Thoughts and prayers go out to the Nelson family at the loss of Nick. With sympathy, Char Carlson & family"

Kelly/sister inlaw wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Angel,Bubba,Clint,Marcia,Nancy,the Grandkids,and his siblings(Jeff,Chris,Scott,Robert,and Troy),May God bring you all peace in your time of sorrow.With deepest sympathy.Kelly"

Robert Brother wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Nick I did not spend enough time with you wished i could now but we know its to late. Maybe we can have more time in the future. Hey I will never forget you. Love little Al"

jackie lundquist/ friend wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"ill always remember you"

friends...Gary&Barb. wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"A wonderful and great guy...will be missed dearly ,love Gary,Barb,Nathan&Keesha"

Jackie Weinberg / Friend wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"You are missed by many and in my prayers!"

Morgan Friend/Family wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"The world is a better place,with you having been in it.Visions of sugar plumbs my friend."

Morgan Friend/Family wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

" Nature's first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leaf's a flower;But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to leaf.So Eden sank to grief,So dawn goes down to day.Nothing gold can stay."Stay Golden Nick" I love you,God's Speed."

Dr. Mike, Pat & Dr. Michael Fisher wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We enjoyed Nick as a patient over the years and he will be missed."

Paula Kepler (Grothe) wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"I will always miss your smiles and funny jokes even when I was 12 and let me listen anyway say Hi to my brother."

Gina and Troys lil sis wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"To Nick and all of his family who have always treated me as one of the family....I have many childhood memories of Nick and his kids who always called me "AUNTIE" Paula...Rest in peace Nick you will be missed Thanks for the memories. "

Jessica Torkelson-Koch wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"I always enjoyed chatting with Nick."

Robert Brother wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Love you and miss you hope your feeling better say hi to dad."

friend of Gina wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"Gina and family, My sympathy at the death of your brother-in-law/brother/uncle. May God grant you His Peace and comfort at this difficult time. Dorothy Raverty"

chris (sister) wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"nick,your always in my heart, i will miss you so very much, but i know your in heaven, god is taking care of you now. troy and gina, you are 2 very special people for the wonderful care you gave nick for so long, dont ever forget that because i know he wont.we love you "

Troy...little brother wrote on Oct 9, 2008:

"I have always looked up to you brother. No words can say how your passing will affect me."

scott nelson (brother) wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"thanks for always being there i love and miss you"

Kelly/Sister in-law wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"For the way you understood, the tears you let me cry on your shoulder, for the laughter we shared, for your family I got to meet(espaecially little Casey), and the dances we enjoyed, I thank you Nick for a wonderful 17 years. Lotsa Love,Kelly"

Kelly-Sister in law wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"Thanks for all the dances! Love and miss ya Nick"

Your favorite neice Danielle wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"Nick i will remember you for allways i have verry few memories in my life that dont involve you.. you have helped me become the person i am today.. i love you more than you probly know...miss you allways"

his neice Justice wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"He was my uncle, we were very close. But now i know he's in a better place, he can breath much, much better. He can now talk to his father and friends. I LOVE YOU UNCLE NICK "

Nancy your wife wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"Nick, you will always be loved and missed you will always be in my heart. love you 4 ever. Nancy "

Sister in Law GINA wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"You will be missed, I know there is a better place where, you can breath, walk for miles, and be blessed... Be reunited with your father and friends you have lost.I Love you ..NICK"

Andrea Nerhus - Classmate wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"To Nick's Family - I had a locker right next to Nick in high school, he was always the sweetes guy. I often wondered where he was, now I know....Heaven"

chris rasmussen (sister0 wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"nick your in my thoughts and prayers you will be missed dearly "

Tom Benson wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"you will be missed"

Paul Soleta & Carolyn wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"To Nick's family: You have our sympathy. Hold on to your memories and cherish them for they will help you get thru this tough time in your life:-("

Ron Schilman wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"YOU TOUCHED EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU"

friend wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"A VERY CARING PERSON"

JODI (GUNDER)garcia wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"My deepest symapthanyto the family of Nick. He will be missed.He will be in heaven meeting up with his friend Moe."

Kris Janssen wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"Troy and Gina: My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families. I am so glad I got to know Nick in the past couple years. He was such a kind and gentle man. God Bless. Kris Janssen "

Mom wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"Nick, you were deeply loved and will be sadly missed. We love you."

AMANDA NELSON(niece) wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"LOVED BY ALL THAT NEW HIM!!"

sandy nelson---(sister-n-law wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"a very loving and forgiving person."

jeff nelson ( brother) wrote on Oct 8, 2008:

"A PERSON THAT COULD NEVER HOLD A GRUDGE !"

In loving memory of

Nickolas "Nick' Francis Nelson
August 23, 1956 - October 8, 2008

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