Mike A. Nelson, 51 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Keith Thompson officiating. Burial will take place in Bearhead Cemetery in Pillsbury, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Wednesday and from 10-11 A.M. on Thursday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. There will be a luncheon and celebration of life for Mike to follow the burial at the Sobieski Community Center.
Mike was born on August 21, 1969 in St. Paul, MN to Roger and Diane (Sharon) Nelson. He attended school in Royalton, MN where he graduated with the Class of 1987. While in High School, Mike participated in FFA and he competed in the state conference. Mike was united in marriage to Lisa Gradin on February 10, 2013 in Swanville, MN. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years doing roofing, siding and other carpentry work. Mike enjoyed collecting antiques, guns and doing woodworking. He was an avid outdoorsman that found time to hunt wild game and agates. Mike loved taking trips to the North Shore and was a history trivia buff. He was a member of the Sobieski Lions Club and always enjoyed a good cocktail. Mike was an amazing grandfather and will be forever missed by many.
Mike is survived by wife, Lisa Nelson of Swanville, MN; parents, Roger and Diane Nelson of Little Falls, MN; children, Meghan (Todd) Waldoch of Cushing, MN, Maranda Nelson of Royalton, MN and Mitchell Nelson of Fort Ripley, MN; step-children, Jennifer (Myron) Kottschade of Burtrum, MN and Brittney Walter of Swanville, MN; grandchildren, Drake Waldoch, Lillian Waldoch, Mack Kottschade, and Mason Kottschade; sister, Darla (Frank Sterzinger) Nelson of Eagan, MN; previous wife, Vicki Johnston of St. Joseph, MN; nephew, Trevor Sterzinger; and beloved dog, Felina.
Mike was preceded in death by grandparents, Bud & Lorraine Sharon and Wilbur & Alice Nelson and step-son, Matthew Walter.
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