Gordon C. Nelson

March 24, 1932 - January 30, 2021

Obituary for Gordon C. Nelson

Gordon C. Nelson, age 88, of Brooklyn Park.

Air Force veteran and member of Robbinsdale American Legion Post 251. Retired from NSP after 30+ years and served as a CEAP volunteer for 12 years. Lived 34 years with a heart transplanted by U of M.

Preceded in death by his wife, Emily.

Survived by his wife, Gladys; children, Doug (Kelley), Brent, and Cheryl (Mike) Schlicht; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Victor Nelson; and sister, Audrey Van Someren.

Private interment at Sunset Memorial in Woodville, WI. Memorial service to be planned for spring or summer 2021.

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