Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson, age 53, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Pelican Valley Nursing Home in Pelican Rapids.Mark Sterling Nelson was born January 7, 1956, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Neil and Edna (Ness) Nelson.Mark was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids.In 1976, he graduated from Pelican Rapids High School.Mark worked for Greenes Poultry Farm from 1972 until 1994 when he was forced to retire due to health reasons.He entered Pelican Valley Nursing Home in the fall of 2004.Marks favorite places were the golf course, bowling alley, and pool hall.In 1987, he shot a hole-in-one on #8 at Birchwood Golf Course.He enjoyed watching sports on television and listening to country music.He loved ice cream and pizza and his favorite movie was Ferris Buhlers Day Off.He will be sadly missed by his cat Morris.Mark is survived by seven brothers:Duane (Jo) Nelson, Carlos, MN, Stan (Carolyn) Nelson, Matthews, NC, Byron (Patricia) Nelson, Pelican Rapids, MN, Winton Nelson, Pelican Rapids, MN, Dennis Nelson, Pelican Rapids, MN, Glen Nelson, Pelican Rapids, MN, and LeRoy Nelson, Pelican Rapids, MN; four sisters:Yvonne Wells, Pelican Rapids, MN, Ruth Hansen, Sleepy Eye, MN, Gail (Randy) Narveson, Pelican Rapids, MN, and Lita Nelson, Mapleton, ND; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Edna; and sister, Karen Kubitz.Blessed Be The Memory Of Mark Nelson