Daniel C. Nelson
SHERBURN, Minn. — A private family service for Daniel C. Nelson, 64, of Dunnell, MN, was held on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at the Sherburn Assembly of God Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, Minn. Burial will be in Lake Fremont Cemetery in Dunnell, MN, at a later date.
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Daniel Carl Nelson, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 64 in his home in Dunnell. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com.
To view Dan’s video tribute when completed you can go to his obituary page. Please contact Dan’s Family for more information.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be sent to the Assembly of God Regional Worship Center, 2 Crossroads Drive, Sherburn, Minnesota 56171
Dan was born on October 3, 1958 in Trimont, MN to Robert E. and Janet (Rupe) Nelson. He was in the Sherburn High School graduating class of 1977. On March 11, 1978, he married Kathy Loos at the Assembly of God Church in Sherburn, MN. They raised two children together, Sommer and Tony. Dan was the manager of the Dunnell Telephone Company for 40 years.
Dan served the community of Dunnell, MN in many ways. He was the Mayor of Dunnell for 30 years and was a volunteer firefighter and EMT for 40 years.
Most of all, Dan loved the time he could spend with his grandchildren, whether attending their events and programs or just spending nights at grandpa’s house. He also enjoyed hunting, photography and had a passion for the many hours enjoyed on his family farm located near Dunnell. He was a member of the Assembly of God Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, MN and will be remembered for his commitment to his faith.
Dan was preceded in death by his father Bob, his mother Janet and his brother Mike. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his daughter, Sommer Kleve (and husband Matt), son Tony (and wife Emily), 6 grandchildren - Henry, Emma, Gracie, Harper, Olivia and Victor, his sister Patty Rauhauser, brother-in-law Steve Loos, sisters-in-law Vicki Lutterman, Patty Bakken and Renee Nelson, father-in-law Weldon Loos, mother-in-law FairaMae Loos, several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and cousins.
