OBITUARY: Nels H. Nelson, 1896-1958, Worth County, Iowa



                            Nels H. Nelson 

Nels H. Nelson (61) local farmer, living northeast of Joice, died June 
22, 1958 at his farm home.  He was born August 23, 1896 near Northwood 
to Hans Nelson Degn and Anna Peterson.  At one and one-half years, the 
family moved back to Denmark where they lived until Nels was seven years 
of age.  He has lived in Worth Co. since.  He married Alice Halvorson on 
June 28, 1922, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Halvorson.   He was 
active in the community and in Bristol Lutheran Church.  He served as 
custodian of Bristol Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Hans, Alfred
and Henning.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, VeRone of U.S. Navy and Dennis of
Joice; two grandchildren Debra and Durene, Joice; three brothers, Einar
and Roy, Austin, MN; Johanes, Mason City and Paul, Kensett; a sister,
Mrs. Carl (Clara) Myhre, Kensett.  The funeral was held at Bristol Church,
with the Rev. Harvey Gilbertson officiating.  (Graphic 6-25-1958)






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