Obituary of Lee Stuart Nelson

 

NELSON, LEE STUART

Age 86 of Minnetonka

Lee was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was unfailingly kind and welcoming to everyone he met. He lived his life with true faith in Christ and with love for his family and friends. He wanted everyone to know that he believed Jesus was God’s son and died on the cross for his sins. He wanted people to know that for one to enter eternal Glory upon death, one must understand their desperate need for a Savior, repent of their sins, and trust in Jesus’ work on the cross to pay for their sins.

Lee, the younger of two brothers, grew up in Minneapolis, MN. He met his wife, Mary Rebecca Archer, in high school and they, married on June 25, 1955. Lee practiced dentistry for 40 years. He enjoyed serving in many different capacities in the church throughout the years, including singing in the choir. Those who knew him will always remember his kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, and his deep and unwavering love for his family and friends.  He will be missed greatly and honored always.

Lee & Mary pioneered a special place on Gun Lake, MN, starting with camping and eventually building a cabin where all were welcome in the summers. Lee loved to fish, play the organ, and work on projects, including rebuilding a 1929 Model A truck.  He also enjoyed listening to sermons and writing poetry and music to proclaim Jesus Christ.

 

In retirement, Lee & Mary spent the winters in Florida and were very involved with their church family down south, Bethel Lutheran Church.  They made friends wherever they went.

Lee passed away on November 28, 2020, in his home surrounded by family.  He was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma cancer in mid-October 2020.

 

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Elizabeth (Betty) Nelson; brother, Miles (Mike) Nelson. Survived by wife of 65 years, Mary; children, Reed (Kelli) Nelson & Kay (Scott) Nemanic; grandchildren, Charles (Wendy), Brian (Deborah), and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Miranda Long, sister-in-law, Nancy Nelson; nieces and nephews, other relatives & friends.

A combined Celebration of Life service for Lee and Mary will be held on August 28th at The Well, a United Methodist Church:  14770 Canada Avenue West, Rosemount, MN 55068