James Dale Nelson

James Dale Nelson, age 91, of Dassel, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Lakeside Generations. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Dassel with Rev. Janine Olson officiating and the interment at the Dassel Community Cemetery following the service. There will be a one-hour visitation prior to the service on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Dassel. The Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel is in charge of the funeral arrangements. James Dale Nelson, son of Roy and Nellie Blanch (Sisson) Nelson, was born on September 23, 1934, in Litchfield, Minnesota. His family lived in Manannah for several years before moving to Dassel. James was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. He graduated from Dassel High School with the class of 1952. After graduation, Jim entered the United States Army and served his country for several years. On September 28, 1955, Jim was united in marriage to Marilyn Johnson at the First Lutheran Church in Dassel. Together they made their home in Minneapolis and Sheboygan, Wisconsin for several years before moving to Dassel and residing on the shores of Lake Washington. He had been employed at the Kenny Olson travel agency and the Bronze Bell factory. Jim worked for 18 years at the Dassel Bank where he attained the position of Vice President. He had received his Real Estate License and worked for 35 Years as a Real Estate Agent for Colberg Haapala Realty in Dassel. Jim had made his home in Litchfield and Hutchinson before moving back to Dassel. Jim enjoyed spending time fishing on Lake Washington and traveling to Canada to fish. He was an avid sportsman and bow hunter and enjoyed grouse hunting with his son, James Nelson, father-in-law, Kelly Johnson and brother – in-law, David Johnson. In the later years, Jim could be found spending time on the golf course. He did the Minneapolis Star & Tribune crossword puzzle every evening. He especially enjoyed the holidays and special occasions that he could spend with family. He is survived by children, James (Vicki) Nelson of Bulverde, Texas; Susan (Dennis) O’Fallon of Hutchinson, and Ann (Gary) Bergquist of Plymouth, eight grandchildren, Kelly (Mike) Krueger, Alyssa (Brett) Bobinger, Meaghan Brown, Zachary (Hannah) Nelson, Kyle (Meridith) Bergquist, Caitilin (Fiancé. Robert Tix), O’Fallon, Leah (Tim) Knutson, and Michael (Kelsey) O’Fallon, seventeen great grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Nelson, parents, Roy and Nellie Nelson and siblings, Patricia Paulson, Mary Reller, and Charles Nelson.

James Dale Nelson

September 23, 1934 - August 15, 2026