Randell Nelson

Randell Mitchell Nelson, age 64, of Grantsburg, WI. passed away July 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born June 21, 1951 to Laurel and Irene Nelson. He was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 3 ½ weeks spending time at Abbott Northwestern and Sister Kenny Hospitals. This did not prevent him from enjoying and participating with his love of sports. He played football, baseball and track at Grantsburg School. After graduating in 1970 , he worked a few months at Rolite and then worked at Northern MFG in the furniture department. He worked for over 40 years until his early retirement. Randy met his bride, Janice Roy at Northern and then married on June 12, 1976. ¬To this union two sons were born, Mike in 1979 and Sonny in 1981. Over the years, they became his best hunting and fishing partners along with their grandpa Laurel and life-long family friend and adopted Uncle Dennis Corty. Memories and stories will live forever. Randy was active with trap shooting, hunting, fishing, baseball and bowling. He also enjoyed camping with the family and spoiling all the grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; Janice, children; Michael (Nicole) Nelson and Laurel “Sonny” (Julie) Nelson, mother; Irene, godmother and aunt; Martha Lampe, grandchildren; Kaylea and Cody, Myah and Easton, and Jordan and Natalie, sister; Mary Jane (Paul) Johnson, brother; Jim (Lauri) Nelson, Tony (Kerri) Nelson, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Randy is preceded in death by his grandparents; father; Laurel, brother; Richard Nelson and niece; Erica Nelson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 11:00 in Grantsburg, WI. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, with the Rev. Shanthi Reddy Mandapati Pallbearers were Dennis Corty, Leonard Lindquist, Rodney Meyer, Mike Lindquist, Paul Johnson, Floyd Drohman. Honorary: Tom Anderson and Ray Buggert. The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg was entrusted with arrangements.