Harold Eugene Nelson was born September 12, 1921, at his parents farm, Nels and Gertie (Hanson) Nelson. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1939. Harold was a member of the Army Air Corp and served until October 1945 and stationed in the Pacific. Upon his discharge from the service, Harold married Betty Aker on November 24, 1945. Harold and Betty farmed with his father for several years until his declining back problems forced him to leave the farm and pursue insurance sales. Betty and Harold moved to Montevideo, Minnesota, in the mid 1970s. He served as President of the Clarkfield Lutheran Congregation for four years. He was a toastmaster member of the American Legion and the VFW. Harold's passion was singing. He was an active member of the Monte Chorus, the "Gramp's Quartet", and the Hauge Male Chorus. He served on the AMPI Board and worked with the American Heart Association for several years. Harold and Betty traveled to several countries in connection with NWNL Insurance Company. Harold passed away on Friday evening, October 27, 2006, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 15 days. He is survived by his daughter Cheryl Malzahn of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and son Mark (and Joyce) Nelson of Clarkfield. He is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nels and Gertie Nelson, his brothers Orville and Robert and his wife Betty in 2005. Blessed be his memory. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 1, 2006 * 11:00 a.m., Clarkfield Lutheran Church Officiating, Pastor Mike Hanson Organist, Charlann Anspach Soloist, David Rupp "On Eagles Wings" Congregational Hymns "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling" "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" "How Great Thou Art" Casketbearers Tom McMahon, Matt Malzahn Dean Nelson, Kevin Schwartz Troy Kuechenmeister, Cindy Nelson Honorary Casketbearers Harold's Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren Final Resting Place Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota