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James Warren Nelson, age 82 of Keewatin passed from this life to his eternal home with God on October 6, 2013. Jim was born June 12, 1931 in Brainerd, MN the son of Emil and Winifred (Holmes) Nelson. On March 25, 1950 he married Pauline Lamping. A short while later he moved to Hibbing and then to Keewatin where Jim worked and they raised their four boys. Jim retired from National Steel Pellet Co. in 1985. Jim loved to work in his garage and also enjoyed jewelry making. He also loved to travel and go on short term mission trips to help others that were less fortunate than himself. He was a member of Gideon's International and a long standing board member and supporter of Big Sandy Camp in McGregor. He was a member of Hibbing Alliance Church for 50+ years where he served as an elder and board member; he also enjoyed attending Nashwauk Alliance Church with his family. Jim was a very Godly man dedicated to serving others and his family. His family was the love of his life, second only to his love for God. After Pauline, his wife of nearly 60 years died, he was blessed to find love again with his current wife: Joyce Guentzel. Jim and Joyce were married September 18, 2010. They made their home in Keewatin where they lived happily until his death.
Jim is survived by wife: Joyce; sons and daughters-in-law: Craig (Peggy) of Goodland, Ricky (Connie) of Hibbing, Troy (Kathy) of rural Nashwauk, and Joel (JoDee) of Ramsey; step-children: Jane Larson of Chisholm, Susan (Dave) Reiten of Grand Rapids, Laurie (Larry) Zundel of Seattle, Jeffry (Ramona) Guentzel of Wenachee, WA and Brian Guentzel of Hibbing; sister: Marrian Tollefson of Baxter; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Pauline; and his only brother: Claude Nelson.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Hibbing Alliance Church and will continue Monday, October 14th from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am service at Hibbing Alliance Church. Pastor Joel Nelson will officiate. Interment will be in Hibbing Park – Maple Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to: Big Sandy Camp in McGregor, MN.
To leave a remembrance of Jim on-line, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.
Family services provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Hibbing.

Facts

Born: June 12, 1931
Place of Birth: Brainerd, MN
Death: October 6, 2013
Place of Death: Keewatin, MN
Occupation: Welder
Hobbies: loved to work in his garage and enjoyed jewelry making, hunting, fishing.
Organizations: Hibbing Alliance Church, Gideon's International, and a long standing board member and supporter of Big Sandy camp in McGregor.

Services Visitation

Sunday October 13, 2013 , 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Hibbing Alliance Church

Monday October 14, 2013 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Hibbing Alliance Church

Monday October 14, 2013 , 11:00 am at Hibbing Alliance Church

at Hibbing Park Cemetery