Bruce D Nelsen

Bruce D. Nelsen, age 74, of Storm Lake, Iowa died May 22, 2015 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place Monday, May 25, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Bruce Dale Nelsen was born November 27, 1940 in Storm Lake, the son of Miles and Nora (Willadsen) Nelsen. As an infant, he was baptized and later confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake where he has remained a lifelong member. Growing up, Bruce attended South School in Storm Lake and graduated from Storm Lake High School with the Class of 1959. Following high school graduation, Bruce attended Lincoln Aviation and graduated with a degree in Air Craft Mechanics in 1961. On October 7, 1961, Bruce was united in marriage to Judy McKenna in Fonda, Iowa. Together, they were blessed with two children: Brian and Nancy. Bruce worked several years as a Gas Mechanic for Alliant Energy. He was the president of UMM and a member of Izaak Walton League where he held various offices. Bruce was also a Scoutmaster for Troop 103 of Boy Scouts of America and served as an Assistant Chief for the Storm Lake Fire Department. In his spare time, Bruce enjoyed wood working and fishing. He enjoyed traveling and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Family was very important to Bruce and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Judy Nelsen of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Brian (Sherri) Nelsen of Storm Lake, Iowa; Nancy Nelsen of Grand Forks, North Dakota; grandchildren: Rick Nelsen of Sioux City, Iowa; Cory Nelsen of Fairfield, Iowa; Brett Nelsen of Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Shelby Nelsen of Storm Lake, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Jane (Dennis) Smith of Ames, Iowa; Lois Nelsen of Forsyth, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jerry (Gale) McKenna of Omaha, Nebraska; extended family and many friends. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Miles and Nora Nelsen; and one brother, Glen Nelsen.

Bruce D Nelsen

November 27, 1940 - May 22, 2015