Keith Nelson
Keith Nelson, 87, died March 2, 2006, at Marion Assisted Living.
Born June 30, 1918, at Burdick, he was the son of Gus and Anna (Tischauser) Nelson.
He grew up and attended schools in the Burdick area, graduating from Burdick High School.
On June 1, 1940, he married Cornelia "Toady" Holmes.
The couple lived in the Burdick area until moving to Lincolnville in 1979. In 2004, they moved to Marion.
He was a farmer, stockman, and stone mason. He was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gene.
Survivors include his wife, Toady of Marion; four sons, Leon Nelson, Terry and Sheery Nelson, all of Burdick, Steve and Sharon Nelson of Delavan, and Jerry and Jo Ann Nelson of Soldier; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Monday afternoon at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion, with the Rev. Carl Helm officiating.
A private family burial will be held at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established with Marion Assisted Living.
