Nelson, John R. "Jack" Age of 78 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on February 1, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Bernadine. Survived by wife, Rita; son, Christopher (Tamara); granddaughter, Willow; siblings, Diane (Ron) Dupre, Marilyn Domeier, Judy (Rol) Altman, Tom (Audrey) Nelson, Jim Nelson. John passed away peacefully at the Minneapolis VA Hospital with his family. "Jack" was born in Minnesota where he worked hard and lived a good life with friends and family who surround him with love and special memories. An honorable man who proudly served his country. A proud truck driver in his early years traveling this great country. A man with metal and woodworking skills, "Jack" was always ready to help a friend and willing to lend a hand. Coffee with "Jack" will be missed. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, February 10 at THE CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK, 3535 72nd Street E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B and also at church on Thursday from 10-11 AM. Interment St. Patrick's Church Cemetery. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550 muellerbies.com

Published on February 8, 2022