James E. Nielsen 58, of Delano, Minnesota, owner of DJ's Upholstery Inc. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Helen. Survived by son, Eric; daughter, Ronda (Ron) Larson; grandchildren, Trysha Nielsen, Victoria Larson, Kayla Larson, R.J. Larson and Treyten Nielsen; siblings, Linda (Paul) Koob, Sharon (Rod) Hofer and Ronald (Heather); the mother of his children, Patricia; nephew, Charlie Koob; and many other nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 AM (11/30/2010), St. Joseph Catholic Church, 401 North River Road, Delano, Minnesota. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-7 PM (11/29/2010), Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota with additional visitation at the church 1 hour prior to Mass. Arrangements under the direction of Gearhart Funeral Home, Coon Rapids, Minnesota (763) 755-6300.
