Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Luella; sisters, Audry Barker and Marilyn Sawin.
Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Ardell; children, Troy (Rachael) and Jolene Nelson (Jason); grandchildren, Jenny, Wayne and Natosha; Jill, Jesse and Joshua; great-grandchildren, Zacherya, Sarah, Onnisty Jo, Dakota, Cadence, Quinntin, Annebella, Dameon, Dimitry, Jaylen and Tayhanee; Christian, Taylor, Trinity, Justice, Jesse Jr. and Harmony; siblings, Carol Kretsch, Marjorie Zable, Donna Gabbert, Bruce Parker and Larry Parker.
Funeral 11 AM Monday December 22, 2014,
Peace Lutheran Church,
20 Northdale Boulevard Northwest,
Coon Rapids with visitation one hour prior to service.
Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements with Gearhart Funeral Home, Coon Rapids (763) 755-6300.
