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John R. Nelson
Aug 28, 1932 — Aug 22, 2026
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Celebration of Life
John R. Nelson
John R. Nelson, age 93, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at the Minneapolis Veteran's Home.
A Celebration of John's Life with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation from 10:00 - 10:50 AM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake). John will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
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Celebration of Life
Prior Lake
A Celebration of John's Life with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation from 10:00 - 10:50 AM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake).
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