Robert Alexander Nelson

Robert Alexander Nelson

Male 1921 - 2011  (90 years)
Person ID: I9944  "Hessevaag-Bakke"  |  Last Modified: 29 Jul 2023


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  • Name Robert Alexander Nelson 
    Nickname Bob 
    Gender Male 
    Birth 17 Mar 1921  Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 20 Mar 2011  Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Swan Lake Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
  • Family

    Family ID: F3234   -:|:-   Group Sheet   -:|:-   Family Chart  -:|:-  Last Modified : 29 Jul 2023   
    Wife Corinne Marie Johnson (ID:I9904)
              b. 23 Feb 1921, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1 Jan 2008, Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Children 
      1. Bruce Warren Nelson (ID:I9945)
              b. 30 Oct 1948, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 31 Oct 1948, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
      2. Mark Robert Nelson (ID:I9946)
              b. 3 Sep 1949, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 13 Sep 1949, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
      3. Stuart Michael Nelson (ID:I9947)
              b. 21 Nov 1949, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 27 Feb 1997, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years)
    + 4. Living (ID:I9948)
  • Event Map

    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 Mar 1921 - Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Bruce Warren Nelson - 30 Oct 1948 - Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Mark Robert Nelson - 3 Sep 1949 - Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Stuart Michael Nelson - 21 Nov 1949 - Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Mar 2011 - Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Swan Lake Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Source Citations

    1. [FIND-A-GRAVE] Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67884920/robert-alexander-nelson.
      Robert "Bob" Alexander Nelson, 90, died peacefully March 20, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He lived fully his 90 years as a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

      He was born March 17, 1921, in Fergus Falls, the son of Albert and Hilda (Bergerson) Nelson. Bob grew up on the family farm in Dane Prairie Township, where his involvement in Swan Lake Church was a cornerstone for his life.

      It was here that his deep faith in God and love of music was born. Bob played the violin for 40 years, and sang in church choirs for 70 years. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Agricultural High School in Crookston, and enlisted in the Navy in 1942. His love of music earned him a commendation from the chaplain for leading hymns during the Protestant services.

      He also kept a violin on board his ship, the USS St. Louis. Bob was trained to operate an optical range finder — this was where his fascination with "how things worked" prepared him for a career.

      After the war ended, Bob returned to Fergus Falls where he worked as a skilled jeweler at Welanders Jewelry store, and was in choirs and the orchestra.

      Due to his training and skills with the optical range finders, Bob began a career in microscope repair, where he was accredited by Bausch and Lomb.

      He was also a watchmaker, and received the Watchmaker of the Year award from the Minnesota Watchmakers Association, served as President of the American Watchmakers Institute, and earned the highest honor available (the title of Fellow) from the American Watchmakers Institute.

      Despite his professional success, the heart of his full life was his family.

      First, his beloved wife, Corinne, who grew up on a neighboring Dane Prairie farm. They were married at Bethlehem Church in Fergus Falls, and lived in love for 62 years. Corinne and Bob's three sons, Bruce, Mark, and Stuart, preceded Bob in death.

      His sister, Ingvarda Hanson; a daughter, Marcia Holt; and grandchildren, Anna (Jared) Rendell, Christopher (Courtney) Ferguson, and Amy Ferguson, will miss him dearly.

      Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Friday, at Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, Minneapolis.

      Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, at Swan Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fergus Falls, lunch and fellowship will follow the service at Swan Lake Lutheran Church

      Clergy: Rev. Stan Satre

      Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

      Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com

      Gravesite Details
      Provided courtesy of the Otter Tail County Historical Society (www.otchs.org), which has further information available in its research library and on its web site.

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