Carl E. Nelson

Age 94, of Lino Lakes, MN. Passed away on August 1, 2024. 

Preceded in death by parents, Bernice and Otto; son, John; and twin sister, Carol Julson. 

He is survived by wife, Doris; sister, Ilene Ostenson; sons, Jim (Shannon) and Jerry (Becky); daughter-in-law, Gwen; grandchildren, Michael (Erica), AJ (Danika), Gabby (Jeremy), Scott, LaRyssa (Devon), Amanda (Brandon), Jonathan (Katie), Christopher; and great-grandchildren, Luca, Cassius, Poppy, Hadley and Connor; along with many nieces and nephews. 

Carl was born January 23, 1930, and raised on the family farm in Timberland, WI. He served in the Navy on the USS Coral Sea from 1949-1953. Carl married his bride of 64 years, Doris, in 1960. They were blessed with three sons. They purchased a small home in Lino Lakes in 1963, where they lived for 60 years. He worked at Zinsmaster Baking Company for 35 years. 

Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He liked nothing more than spending time with his family and watching all their activities. Carl was an endless tinkerer and loved to make practical gadgets. His many contraptions have been distributed to the family. He will be deeply missed by his family, his church, the Lyngblomsten Senior Living community, and the broader Centennial area.

Memorial Service at 11 AM Tuesday, August 20 at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St., Lino Lakes, MN. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Tuesday 8/20.

Private interment at Timberland Ringebu Cemetery in Timberland, WI.

 In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Living Waters Lutheran Church.