Richard A Nelson

Richard A. Nelson, age 64 of Grafton passed away on Monday, August 06, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Richard A. Nelson was born March 9, 1948 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Thorsen) Nelson. He graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River, ND. Following his education he went to work for the Richard Clemenson Farms near Hoople. He worked there for over 25 years. Richard was united in marriage to Mary Nyberg on July 11, 1998 in Grafton, ND. The couple made their home in Grafton. In 1999 Richard started working at the Grafton Developmental Center and worked there until his death. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Grafton Richard is survived by his wife Mary of Grafton, ND; brothers: Gerald (Sharon) Nelson, Warren, MN and James (Cindy) Nelson, Minneapolis, MN. Two nieces: Jennifer and Maren and nephew Scott Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Friday, August 10, 2012 at 2:30 PM at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Grafton. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Grafton Lutheran Cemetery.