Duane Clayton Nelson, 89, of Aurora, MN died on December 17, 2022 in Duluth, MN. He was born to Wilfred and Edna (Engelstad) Nelson on June 20, 1933 in Clearbrook, MN, the oldest of four sons.
He entered the US Army in 1953 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of PFC.
Duane married Edith Janssen on August 30, 1957 in Gonvick, MN. They spent 65 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with two children, Keith and Twyla.
He loved going fishing and camping with Edith and the kids and would go whenever time would permit. The kids learned all about the wonders of nature, and how to "rough it." He even took Twyla and her two boys on a canoe trip- and lived to talk about it! Duane and Edith traveled often to Wisconsin to visit Keith and get to know his growing family. He also enjoyed spending time with his brothers and other family members. Whenever those four brothers got together "back home" in Clearbrook, the stories flowed and there was never a shortage of laughter and joking.
He retired after working many years at Erie Mining and LTV, and he and Edith were able to enjoy traveling south in the winter for several years.
Duane is survived by his wife, Edith; son, Keith; brothers: Douglas, and Bruce (Marilyn) Nelson; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Twyla; and brother, Gary.
Graveside services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Clearbrook, MN.
He entered the US Army in 1953 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of PFC.
Duane married Edith Janssen on August 30, 1957 in Gonvick, MN. They spent 65 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with two children, Keith and Twyla.
He loved going fishing and camping with Edith and the kids and would go whenever time would permit. The kids learned all about the wonders of nature, and how to "rough it." He even took Twyla and her two boys on a canoe trip- and lived to talk about it! Duane and Edith traveled often to Wisconsin to visit Keith and get to know his growing family. He also enjoyed spending time with his brothers and other family members. Whenever those four brothers got together "back home" in Clearbrook, the stories flowed and there was never a shortage of laughter and joking.
He retired after working many years at Erie Mining and LTV, and he and Edith were able to enjoy traveling south in the winter for several years.
Duane is survived by his wife, Edith; son, Keith; brothers: Douglas, and Bruce (Marilyn) Nelson; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Twyla; and brother, Gary.
Graveside services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Clearbrook, MN.
Duane Clayton Nelson, 89, of Aurora, MN died on December 17, 2022 in Duluth, MN. He was born to Wilfred and Edna (Engelstad) Nelson on June 20, 1933 in Clearbrook, MN, the oldest of four sons.
He entered the US Army in 1953 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of PFC.
Duane married Edith Janssen on August 30, 1957 in Gonvick, MN. They spent 65 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with two children, Keith and Twyla.
He loved going fishing and camping with Edith and the kids and would go whenever time would permit. The kids learned all about the wonders of nature, and how to "rough it." He even took Twyla and her two boys on a canoe trip- and lived to talk about it! Duane and Edith traveled often to Wisconsin to visit Keith and get to know his growing family. He also enjoyed spending time with his brothers and other family members. Whenever those four brothers got together "back home" in Clearbrook, the stories flowed and there was never a shortage of laughter and joking.
He retired after working many years at Erie Mining and LTV, and he and Edith were able to enjoy traveling south in the winter for several years.
Duane is survived by his wife, Edith; son, Keith; brothers: Douglas, and Bruce (Marilyn) Nelson; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Twyla; and brother, Gary.
Graveside services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Clearbrook, MN.
He entered the US Army in 1953 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of PFC.
Duane married Edith Janssen on August 30, 1957 in Gonvick, MN. They spent 65 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with two children, Keith and Twyla.
He loved going fishing and camping with Edith and the kids and would go whenever time would permit. The kids learned all about the wonders of nature, and how to "rough it." He even took Twyla and her two boys on a canoe trip- and lived to talk about it! Duane and Edith traveled often to Wisconsin to visit Keith and get to know his growing family. He also enjoyed spending time with his brothers and other family members. Whenever those four brothers got together "back home" in Clearbrook, the stories flowed and there was never a shortage of laughter and joking.
He retired after working many years at Erie Mining and LTV, and he and Edith were able to enjoy traveling south in the winter for several years.
Duane is survived by his wife, Edith; son, Keith; brothers: Douglas, and Bruce (Marilyn) Nelson; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Twyla; and brother, Gary.
Graveside services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Clearbrook, MN.
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