Oscar O. Nelson, age 75, was born September 1, 1903, to Peter and Albertina (Anderson) Nelson on a farm in Tyro Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at the Friedheim Lutheran Church. On May 31, 1930, he was united in marriage to Ruth Larson of rural Clarkfield, Minnesota. To this union two children were born, Joyce and Donna. Oscar worked at road construction and as an electrician. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing and sharing his special talents with his many friends. He passed away suddenly on May 10, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Joyce and husband Robert Nikolaisen of Canby, Minnesota, and Donna and husband James Provost of Northfield, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Debra, Steve Nikolaisen, Cindy Thoen, Tami Bothun, Chris, Kari and Scott Provost; one great grandchild, Cori Bothun; two sisters, Ednah Anderson and Esther Allan of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two brothers, George of Detroit, Michigan and Joe of Joplin, Missouri; plus many neices and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother Albin. Blessed be his memory! IN MEMORY OF OSCAR NELSON Born September 1, 1903 ~ Passed Away May 10, 1979 Funeral Services Monday, May 14, 1979, 11:00 a.m. Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. Gordon Trelstad Organist, Mrs. Ronald Donner Vocal Solos Mrs. Gloria Nylander Mr. Loren Norgaard Casket Bearers Arden Berg ~ Donald Kompelien Lynn Hanson ~ Charles Nelson Elsmore Friberg ~ Jerry Nikolaisen Final Resting Place Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THIS WAS OSCAR AMONGST US He died at the age of 75 doing what God gave strength to do, Using the time given by the Master to help make things work like new. A rare person was this one who lived amongst his own, He always found a deep desire to take care of things at home. But more than that, he reached so far into the homes where people live, To give to them the gift of warmth so friends could in the cold survive. He knew his way around in life and for fixing he could not be beat, A dinner put together by his skill was more than just a serving of meat. The seed that was sown by his hand had just the right touch of care, For the soil that was rightly prepared by a loving God would bring food there. He could talk with anyone of fishing no few fish stories could he share, He could curl your hair with his experience and knew how he could escape every snare. His heart was in the needs of people a servant of God who gave in all weather, So few of his kind of the Swedes found a "thank you" from the heart all that mattered. So now he's gone on for his final reward his days of fixing are done, And we linger yet knowing full well That the Great Fixer has called him home. Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota