Brad K. Nelson, age 59 of Litchfield, MN died on Friday June 4, 2021 at his home in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday June 12, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. The funeral will be live-streamed starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday at the Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service website.
Brad Kendall Nelson, the son of Allan and Janice (Peterson) Nelson was born on March 16, 1962 in Litchfield, MN. He graduated from Litchfield High School and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Brad grew up in Litchfield, living with his parents until moving into the Mykkanen home on Gorman Avenue. Brad had a sweet personality and liked being able to live and work with his friends. He worked at ProWorks in Litchfield for many years. Brad enjoyed listening to country music, watching sports and All-Star Wrestling, eating meals at McDonalds and looking through magazines where he appreciated the beauty of pretty women. Brad loved snuggly blankets, SpongeBob, his housemates and his devoted staff, who were like family to him. The family is grateful to the Hospice that worked with him the last two weeks of his life.
Brad is survived by his brothers Brent (and Kim) Nelson of Litchfield and Blake (and Kris) Nelson of Eden Prairie; nieces and nephews Michaella, Paige, Meghan, Sam, and Joe; and great niece Dior Louise. He was preceded in death by his parents Allan and Janice.