Bert Nelson, age 81, of Cambridge died March 24, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 29th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge with Rev. Gary Bawden officiating. A visitation will be hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Bertil Kermit Nelson was born July 27, 1932 in Athens Township, Isanti County, to William and Minnie (Kaminsky) Nelson. He was raised and lived his early years in Athens. Bert served in the Army from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean War. After his military service he came back to Athens. He married Shirley Adamek on June 22, 1957 and they made their home in Athens. Bert worked for Honeywell for 38 years and he also farmed. After retiring from Honeywell they moved to Arizona in 1987. They moved to Cambridge in 2009 to be close to their family. After retirement Bert learned to enjoy woodcrafting. He also enjoyed camping and all of the family activities. In earlier years he was a member of the Isanti VFW Post.
Bert died March 24, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 25 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Clifford, Irene, Raymond and William.
Bert is survived by his wife, Shirley of Cambridge; daughter, Paulette (Mark) Sanford of Brook Park; son, Paul (Holly) Nelson of East Bethel; 5 grandchildren, Angeline, Mark, Erin, Tiffany and Cody; 1 great-grandson, Aydan; and by many other relatives and friends.
Doug & Becky Donat says
We’re so sorry to hear of Bert’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Becky Donat says
We’re so sorry to hear of Bert’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Michelle Tieden says
So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Bert was a good man and will be missed. Take care.
Marijo & Wayne Thoreson says
A dear friend of 50+ years!!
We have many great memories of camping together, card parties, holiday gatherings and many other times of getting together just for fun over all these years!
Wayne and all the guys had a lot of fun fishing together with Bert and spending time at the “Deer Shack” as it was known as! Wayne will never forget the opening day of fishing when he, Bert and the other guys all went out anyway even if there was an inch of snow in the boats!
Bert was a good man and we enjoyed all our times spent with he and Shirley and his family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
We will miss him dearly!