WAYNE NELSON

Wayne Karl Nelson, of Cambridge, formerly of Braham, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home at Walker Methodist Levande in Cambridge.  He was 76 years old.

He was born on July 28, 1946 in Braham, Minnesota to Wendell and Ilo (Holger) Nelson.  He grew up in Braham and graduated from Braham High School in 1964.  

He met Kathy Lofgren at the Rush City Rollerdome one night when he laced up her skates, and they were married on September 13, 1969.  

At the age of 8 years old, Wayne experienced his first open heart surgery at the U of M hospital in Minneapolis.  He was given a life expectancy of 21 years, which he surpassed by 50 years.  He described his life as "a life of miracles", including more open-heart surgeries and medical issues.  

Wayne had a very successful business as a licensed public accountant and financial advisor.  He loved family, jigsaw puzzles, model trains and train shows, and was a great coffee drinker.  Wayne quietly and definitely lived his faith and was a long-time member of Stanchfield Baptist Church.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Wendell and Ilo (Holger) Nelson, and brother Conrad "Connie" Nelson.

He is survived by his wife Kathy; son Chad (Holly) Nelson, grandchildren, Nicholas (Courtney) Nelson and Lydia Nelson; siblings, Darwin (Marlene) Nelson, Wendy (David) Nelson, and Loren (Louise) Nelson; sister-in-law Paulette Nelson; brother-in-law Merle Lofgren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Stanchfield Baptist Church.

A Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 9th at the Hamilton Funeral Homes - Rock Chapel in Braham and again 1 hour prior to the service on Monday.

Interment will be in the Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery.

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