LeRoy Adolph Nelson, age 71, of Isanti died February 25, 2015 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 5 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the family business.
LeRoy was born December 29, 1943 to Arthur and Delores (Carlson) Nelson in Litchfield. He was raised in Mora and graduated from Mora High School. LeRoy joined the Marine Corps in 1963. LeRoy was honorably discharged in 1966. Upon returning to Minnesota he married Sandra Fredin on March 2, 1968. They made their home in Blaine, Ham Lake and then in early 90’s they moved to rural Isanti.
LeRoy’s passion was working in the shop on cars, he even raced a few back in the day. He also enjoyed sitting on the dock fishing.
LeRoy A. Nelson, Jr. died February 25, 2015 at home at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 27 days. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by step-dad, Carrol Joseph Nelson and sister, Marlys Hudson.
LeRoy is survived by his wife, Sandra; two children, Dana (Brian) Ness and Darin (Angela) Nelson; grandchildren, Whitney Wies, Ethan (Kendra) Wies, Chase Nelson, Devin Nelson; great-grandchild, Jack Wies; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a lot of friends.
Dear Sandy, Darin, and Dana
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I could go on and on of what a caring man he was. He will be greatly missed.
Betty
Sandy — I just heard about LeRoy. I am so sorry to hear about this.
I would like to say again, that if you need something — a ride or ? — If I can, I will help you.
I will be thinking of and praying for you and your family.
DANA ; I NEVER MET YOUR FATHER FACE TO FACE . WE TALKED ON THE PHONE AN I KNEW WE WERE GOING TO BE FRIENDS . HES A MAN OF HIS WORD , AN ONE OF THE BEST . I ONLY WISH I HAD MET HIM SOONER . IF WE LIVED CLOSER , I FEEL WE WOULD HAVE BEEN BEST FRIENDS . IM SURE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . I TO FEEL AS I LOST A GREAT FRIEND .