Oscar Windfield Winquist Nelson

Oscar Nelson age 98, of Litchfield, MN died peacefully Sunday, April 26th, 2015, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday May 1, 2015 at the First Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will be in the Lake Ripley Cemetery. Oscar Windfield Winquist Nelson, was born to Adolph and Anna (Winquist) Nelson in Grove City township on March 21, 1917. Oscar was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at First Lutheran Church in Grove City, MN. He was united in marriage to Helen Mielke on August 30, 1958. Growing up, Oscar worked on the family farm for many years. He worked for the City of Litchfield until he began working for many years for Amtrack Railroad. After retiring from the railroad he continued on working for Jennie'0, Green Giant and Sparboe Company. Oscar did lawn care for Dr's and businesses in Litchfield until he was 90 1/2 years old. He has been a member of the First Lutheran Church for many many years and help with the Church Services. He got a medallion for participating and finishing in walks at the age of 85. He enjoyed being with his family and friends going to parades, traveling on train rides to Oregon and down to Florida. He also enjoyed steam engines, riding bike, walking, playing ball even in his 80's. He loved to go to dances, still dancing at the age of 94. He always liked to stay active and was always there to lend a helping hand. Blessed be his memory. He is survived by his daughter Elaine (Mark) Bates of rural Green Isle; Grandchildren Brandon Bates, Colton Bates, Kasha Bates and Shanise Bates of rural Green Isle; Step daughters Phyllis Bacon and Arlys (Clarence) Sickmann; Step Son-In-laws Martin Haag, George Maxson and Dave Bacon; Step daughter-in-law Shirley Schmidt and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by wife Helen, parents Adolph and Anna; brothers Wilhelm Nelson, Carl Nelson, LeRoy Nelson and Frank Nelson; sisters Eva Berg and Ruth Johnson; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws; son-in-law Jeffery Rucks; 2 step sons; 3 step daughters; 11 grandchildren.Previous Events Visitation Friday, May 1, 2015 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM First Lutheran Church 703 South Sibley Avenue Litchfield, MN 55355 Visitation Friday, May 1, 2015 3:00 PM First Lutheran Church 703 South Sibley Avenue Litchfield, MN 55355