Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth A. Nelson , age 90, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in St. Croix Falls. Ken was born on July 10, 1927 to parents, Anna and Clarence Nelson in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Grantsburg High School. Ken enlisted in the United States Army on September 11, 1945 and on April 22, 1947 he was granted an honorable discharge. On November 4, 1950, Ken was united in marriage to Dorothy Yira in West Sweden, WI.  In his working years, Ken was a farmer and salesman, primarily in the meat products business and lived in New Brighton MN. He and his wife Dorothy retired to a beautiful home on Silver Lake outside Falun. He enjoyed gardening and working around the lake property. Ken is survived by his three sons, Rick (Joanne) Nelson, Greg (Sally) Nelson and Darold (Lisa) Nelson; granddaughters: Katie (Jack) Davis, Kristina Nelson, Rebekah (Ade) Nelson, Malorie (Giacomo) Campinoti, Bethany Nelson, Sarah (Ben) Matz and Lydia Nelson; great-grandchildren: Jack Davis III, Gemma Campinoti, Wyatt Davis and Matteo Campinoti; and brother, Dennis Nelson. Preceding Ken in death is his wife Dorothy; his parents; brother, Gordon; and granddaughter, Abigail Nelson. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00am at the Wood River Christian Academy Church in Grantsburg, WI. Visitation will be held for an hour prior to services. Interment will be at Wood Lake Cemetery in Grantsburg, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Adoray Home Health and Hospice, 2231 US-12 #201, Baldwin, WI 54002.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com