Keith Nelson
February 24, 1936 ~ April 8, 2016
Keith passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo at the age of 80.
Keith M. Nelson was born on February 24, 1936, the son of John and Alvina (Odne) Nelson in St. Paul, MN. Keith received his education in Turtle Lake, ND, graduating high school. He proudly served his country in the United Sates Air Force from 1953 until his discharge in 1957 when he returned to North Dakota. Keith worked for many years at ATT in Fargo until his retirement. During his retirement years he made his home at Touchmark (Waterford) and most recently at One Oak Place. He enjoyed his time by calling Bingo and volunteering at the store at Touchmark.
Keith is survived by his sister, Marilyn Dolezal of Fargo; his sister-in-law, Joanne Nelson of Moorhead; and his niece and nephews – Debra Lohr, Don Dolezal, Chad Nelson and Danny Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Russel Nelson.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 AM Thursday at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo – with visitation one hour prior to the service
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May you rest in piece, Keith, and enjoy your time with our Lord God. We will meet up with you in due time.
The only way that I knew Keith was thru Chad. Chad spoke with fondness of his uncle. If I am not able to make the funeral, due to work and distance, please know that I am with you all in spirit.
Love in Christ,
Jim Boesen
We will miss you at Touchmark. Your kindness and always willing to help others will be truly missed . Edna Bartle and Family
Our condolences to the Marilyn Dolezal family and the Nelson family. We thank Keith for his service to our country.
A good friend and neighbor. We will miss his involvement in bingo calling while he lived at One Oak Place
Keith was a wonderful, generous man. It was a privilege to know him through my job at Touchmark. Keith was humble, always doing for others and being uncomfortable with recognition for it. Whether it was his military service or his many years of volunteering, he minimized his part. He’ll always be a hero to me and many others.
My sympathy to Keith Nelson family. Many of us at One Oak Place have appreciated his many hours of
volunteering. Also, when I lived at Touchmark back in 2009 and part of 2010, we found him so helpful in
many instances. Lila E. Dahl
I am a “One Oaker” and Keith was a friend. I know he was very sick. When I heard he had passed away — I said: “And he was such a NICE guy!” I guess one cannot get a better compliment!
Sympathies to his family one and all!