Dwaine Allan Nelson

Dwaine Allan Nelson was born on November 3, 1940 to Norman and Alvina (Anderson) Nelson in Worth County, Iowa.  Shortly after he was born the family moved to the Myrtle area.  When Dwaine was 4 years old they moved to a farm near Hayward.  Dwaine attended Albert Lea Schools.  On October 21, 1961 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Kuchera at the Glenville United Methodist Church.  Dwaine spent five years working for area farmers and then worked at Wilson & Co. for 30 plus years.  Dwaine was a member of Oakland Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping and going to tractor pulls.  Dwaine liked listening to polka music and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family.  His grandchildren were his precious angels, especially, great-grandson, Luke.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; daughters, Deanne (Steve) Peterson, Debbie (Kevin) Terpstra and Susie (Scott) Wangen; grandchildren, Megan (Brady) Gooden, Derek Peterson, Brianna and Mitch Terpstra, Miranda and Paige Wangen; great-grandson, Luke Gooden; brothers, Robert (Sandie) Nelson and Dennis (Donna) Nelson; sisters, Delores (Leo) Sukow, Lois (Jerry) Berge, Sharon (Ron) Olson, Barbara Allan, and LaVonne “Bonnie” (Ralph) Dougherty; numerous nieces and nephews.

Dwaine was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elowin Nelson and Richard Nelson; and sister, Kathleen Nelson.