Henry M. Nelson

Henry M. Nelson, age 90, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, June 3, 2016 under the care of Unity Point Hospice in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Monday, June 6, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Henry M. Nelson was born November 9, 1925 in Arnegard, North Dakota, the son of Olaf and Gina (Nicoline) Nelson. His family later moved to Spring Grove, Minnesota. Henry attended school at Spring Grove where he graduated in 1943. On June 10, 1943, Henry joined the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged on November 14, 1946. On November 26, 1950, Henry was united in marriage to Arlene Vanderby at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Together, they were blessed with six children: Harlan, Dennis, Donna, Steven, Richard, and Eric. Henry was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. He worked for years in the feed industry, and later ventured out to begin his own business, Nelson’s Premix & Vet Supply, a longstanding business in the Storm Lake area. Gardening, gambling and the 4th of July celebration were among Henry’s favorite pastimes. He especially enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs. Most of all, Henry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Harlan (Virginia) Nelson of Flagstaff, Arizona; Dennis Nelson of Cape Coral, Florida; Donna Nelson of Carson City, Nevada; Steven Nelson of Overland Park, Kansas; Eric (Nancy) Nelson of Pella, Iowa; grandchildren: Angelica Nelson of Prescott, Arizona; Jenifer Browning of Las Vegas, Nevada; Shaun Kennedy of Carson City, Nevada; Henry Nelson of Overland Park, Kansas; Paige Schmit of West Des Moines, Iowa; Tanna Nelson of Charlotte, North Carolina; Samuel Nelson of Ankeny, Iowa; Andrew Wright of Ankeny, Iowa; Shannon Wright of Iowa City, Iowa; great grandchildren, Annie and Molly Schmit of West Des Moines, Iowa; extended family and friends. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arlene; son, Richard Nelson; brothers: Edwin, Delbert, and Odin Nelson; and sister, Doris Nelson.

Henry M. Nelson

November 9, 1925 - June 3, 2016