Michael Nelson

September 24, 1962 ~ April 19, 2012 Of West Saint Paul After fighting a long brave battle with MS he peacefully passed. Michael Karsten Nelson was born September 24, 1962 in Breckenridge, Minnesota the son of Robert "Bob" & Nana (Nelson) Nelson. He moved to St. Paul as a young child. Mike graduated from Henry Sibley High School in 1980 and St. Cloud State University in 1985. On June 8, 1985 he was united in marriage with Juanita Hernandez at Our Lady in Saint Paul. Mike loved to visit and debate with people. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. Mike is the beloved husband of Juanita; loving father of Tony, Anita & Robbie; son of Bob, Nana (Mike) Savoy; brother of Tana of Chicago; grandson of Grace; many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, & nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Len, Kussie & Fern Nelson. Gathering 4-8 Monday at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. St. Paul (651-224-2341). Graveside service Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery in Breckenridge, MN. Mike served as recreation director for the City of St. Paul. Special thanks to all those who have helped assist with the care of Mike in any way through out the years. Memorials to the MS Society or The Courage Center.

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Visitation
Monday, April 23, 2012
Visitation
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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