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Jalmer Melvin Nelsen

Birth	:	18 Jan 1901 Soldier, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Nov 1959 Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.0752296, -94.3305206
Plot	:	Sect A Q 7
Description	:	SOLDIER, IOWA CENTENNIAL BOOK 1888-1988 PAGE 330 Jalmer Melvin Nelson was born at Soldier, Iowa on January 18, 1901, the son of John and Martha Ulven Nelson. He attended the Soldier schools and farmed all of his adult life. He was especially fond of livestock. he was always active in community affairs, serving as 4-H leader, township school board, Triple A. Committeeman, church trustee, or where needed. He was one of 7 children: Clara (Mrs. Alfred Olson), Agnes (Mrs. Darrell Parker), Cora (Mrs. Guy Hanson), Lillian who died in childhood, Adolph, Norval and Harry. Jalmer was... Read More	SOLDIER, IOWA CENTENNIAL BOOK 1888-1988 PAGE 330 Jalmer Melvin Nelson was born at Soldier, Iowa on January 18, 1901, the son of John and Martha Ulven Nelson. He attended the Soldier schools and farmed all of his adult life. He was especially fond of livestock. he was always active in community affairs, serving as 4-H leader, township school board, Triple A. Committeeman, church trustee, or where needed. He was one of 7 children: Clara (Mrs. Alfred Olson), Agnes (Mrs. Darrell Parker), Cora (Mrs. Guy Hanson), Lillian who died in childhood, Adolph, Norval and Harry. Jalmer was united in marriage to Eunice Helen Wingate on December 15, 1923. Eunice is the daughter of Holstein and Josephine Hanson Wingate. Her education was 10 years in Soldier Schools, graduating form Onawa schools with a certificate to teach rural schools which she did for two years. She then taught two years in the town of Soldier, the third and fourth grades. Jalmer and Eunice have four children: Merces, Joan, Vonda and Leroy. Jalmer passed away on November 25, 1959/ Twenty four years ago Leroy and his mother bought a farm near Ricketts, Iowa and they live and farm there. OBITUARY: The community was shocked and saddened last week upon learning of the sudden, untimely death of Jalmer Nelsen, 58, prominent farmer residing southeast of Soldier. Death came at the Onawa hospital late Wednesday night, November 25 following a cerebral hemmhorage he suffered while working in his barn Wednesday forenoon. His death was unexpected, although he had suffered some with arthritis the past several months. Jalmer was one of Soldier's better farmers, and was especially fond of livestock. He had always been active in community, township and church affairs and had held several offices in the township and church. Funeral services were held at soldier Lutheran Church Saturday, November 28 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Maynard Moen giving the sermon. Burial was in Soldier Valley Cemetery under the direction of Pearson Funeral Home. Mrs. Norman C. Hanson sang "I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say" and "I'm But a Stranger Here", accompanied at the organ by Miss Janice Olson. Pallbearers were Basil Gibbs, Oscar Foss, Orson Edmonds, Wilton McDole, Roy Swain and Ardel Savery. Jalmer Melvin Nelsen, son of John and Martha Nelsen, was born at Soldier, Iowa January 18, 1901 and died at the Onawa hospital November 25, 1959 at the age of 58 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was baptized and confirmed at Soldier Lutheran Church. On December 15, 1923 he was united in marriage to Eunice Wingate. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. He attended the Soldier schools and had farmed all his life. Survivors include the widow, Eunice; three daughters, Merces (Mrs. Gale Merrill) of Fairbury, Nebr., Vonda (Mrs. James Healy) of Omaha, Nebr., Joan (Mrs. Jack Smart) of Ralston, Nebr.; one son, LeRoy, at home; his mother, Mrs. Martha Nelsen of Soldier; three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Olson of Carroll, Iowa, Mrs. Darrel Parker of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Guy Hanson of Soldier; two brothers, Norval of Gettysburg, S. D. and Harry of Algonquin, Illinois; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Adolph, who died a few months back, and one sister, Lillian.

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Where is Jalmer Melvin Nelsen's memorial?
Jalmer Melvin Nelsen's memorial is located at: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, USA.
When did Jalmer Melvin Nelsen death?
Jalmer Melvin Nelsen death on 25 Nov 1959 in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jalmer Melvin Nelsen's memorial?
Latitude: 46.0752296
Longitude: -94.3305206

Family Members:

Parent

Johannes “John” Nelsen

(1861 - 1932)

Martha Marriane Ulven Nelsen

(1877 - 1965)

Spouse

Eunice Helen Wingate Nelsen

(1903 - 1995)

Siblings

Adolph Nelsen

(1895 - 1958)

Clara Otilda Nelsen Olson

(1897 - 1978)

Alma Lillian Nelson

(1907 - 1908)

Cora Laurette Nelsen Hanson

(1916 - 2002)

Children

Joan Marilla Nelsen Smart

(1930 - 2017)

LeRoy A. Nelsen

(1936 - 1999)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0752296, -94.3305206

2. Green Prairie Cemetery
Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1022400, -94.3527800

3. Hamilton-Farrand Cemetery
Belle Prairie, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0357050, -94.3374110

4. Fish Lake Cemetery
Darling, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0637900, -94.3893300

5. Holy Family Church Cemetery
Belle Prairie, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0325570, -94.3377920

6. Swedish Mission Church Cemetery
Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0283012, -94.4169006

7. Calvary Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9914017, -94.3442001

8. Freedhem Lutheran Cemetery
Freedhem, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0612907, -94.2087021

9. Freedhem Free Evangelical Cemetery
Freedhem, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0559500, -94.2069600

10. Darling Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0343000, -94.4430100

11. Fort Ripley Cemetery
Fort Ripley, Crow Wing County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1761000, -94.3615700

12. Pine Grove Cemetery
Crow Wing County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1713000, -94.2725000

13. Oakland Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9650002, -94.3497009

14. Saint James Catholic Cemetery
Randall, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0830994, -94.4933014

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9618988, -94.3494034

16. Franciscan Sisters Convent Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9629100, -94.3618200

17. Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9766998, -94.4203033

18. Saint Adelbert's Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9583015, -94.3480988

19. Randall Cemetery
Randall, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0910988, -94.5143967

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
Randall, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0855290, -94.5185410

21. Roseland Cemetery
Randall, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1286011, -94.5136032

22. Dixon Cemetery
Fort Ripley, Crow Wing County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2154930, -94.3246630

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
Crow Wing County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2158012, -94.3285980

24. Twin Lakes Cemetery
Little Falls, Morrison County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9878300, -94.5003700