Dwaine H. Nelson, age 78, of Isanti passed away March 3, 2017 surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 8th at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 7th at Strike Funeral Home- CAMBRIDGE Chapel and also one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Interment Isanti Union Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by Isanti VFW Post 2735. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Dwaine was born on June 19, 1938 on the family farm in Isanti to Harold and Marvel Nelson. He lived there until he graduated from Cambridge High School in 1956. He then joined the U.S. Navy for 4 years until he was called home to help his mother on the farm when his dad became ill.
On April 23, 1960 he married Charlene Jenison at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Dwaine & Char lived in the Isanti area for 56 years and Dwaine was a home builder in the area for 30 years. He was part of various community organizations such as Past President of The Isanti Lions, member of Faith Lutheran Church, Ducks Unlimited, Purple Hawk Country Club and Isanti County Sportsmens Club. Dwaine also played softball until the age of 60. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and wintering in Mesa, AZ, but especially loved spending time at the deer shack in Lancaster, MN.
Dwaine’s grandchildren and great grandchildren were the love of his life. Dwaine will be remembered as a loyal and caring friend and will be missed by many.
Dwaine is survived by his wife, Charlene; children, Brian (Julie) Nelson and Pat (Mike) Swedeen both of Cambridge, MN; four grandchildren, Eric (Amanda) Swedeen, Lisa (Grant) Guetschoff, Tyler Nelson, Travis (MacKenzi) Nelson; four great grandchildren, Carson, Braiden & (baby boy due in March) Swedeen, Trevor and Addison Guetschoff ; brother, Douglas (Lucy) Nelson of Brownsville, Texas; and by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The staff at the Creamery Crossing extend our deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of Dwaine. We are all so glad that he was a part of our lives here at the Creamery. We are all a family here at the Creamery. The restaurant has been full of sadness this past week with the news of his illness and struggles. Today, our hearts are feeling better that he is no longer struggling and the family no longer has to see this strong man suffer.
Please know that our hugs and strength are with all of you today and the days ahead.
Dwaine was one of the Original Blomford Buccaneers,will miss his wit @ friendship !!
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many people.
I know you have some wonderful memories. You will be in our prayers.
Char & family – we are so saddened to hear o Dwaine’s illness & passing. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you & your family during this difficult time. We are still in Florida & will be unable to attend the service. We will miss visiting with Duaine at the Creamery, as will so many, many people. Take care, Sharon & Willie Snelling
Char and family,
Our hearts are heavy learning of the loss of Dwaine. Our friendship was short as neighbors in Mesa, but will remember his wit and smile. Our prayers to you Char and the family.
Tony and Cheryle
Our thoughts and prayers go out. To Char and her family in the loss of your love one. He was a wonderful. And fun person to have known for many years. He will be missed by many friends and all his good buddies he use to hang around with. Lots of old houses built in the county by his construction company. He enjoyed going south in winter with his wife. God Bess his family for letting him live his life out at home with them by his side. It is hard but is the best thing you done for him. I was in a hospice house with my Dad in Fl. When he passed and i was holding his hand. He is in God’s hands resting in Peace. God Bless and Amen for his life he had. Gary and Bonnie Larson and Family.
So sorry to hear of Dwaine’s passing. Many fun times over the years. Sorry, that we are unable to attend his service, as we are in Florida. John & Lois Wojack and Family
Char & family,
So sad to hear this! Thinking of you and prayers for all of you. Dwaine was always so nice to both of us…we will miss him.
We are so sorry for the loss of Dwayne. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We are out of the state so we cannot attend his service. We will be there in spirit.
Jim and Linda Hove
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I was sorry to read about Dwaine in the paper. We had some good times together.
Your family has my Deepest Sympathy.
Skip Soderberg
Charlene, so sorry for the loss of your husband, Dwaine. You may remember me from the CHS class of 1958. My wife and I now live in Hilo, Hawaii. Aloha to you and your family.
Norm & Joanne Erickson