Bernel O. Nelson

Bernel Ole Nelson passed away suddenly on April 19th, 2005 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND.Bernel was born on January 29th, 1930 to Wilhelm and Bergliot Nelson at home in Kindred, ND. He graduated from high school then entered the Air Force where he served for 4 years. He learned his trade while in the Air Force working as a carpool mechanic.When he was discharged from the Air Force he returned to the Fargo/Moorhead area and worked for several car dealerships as a mechanic.In 1954 he married the love of his life, Beverly Horn. They made their home in Moorhead and raised five children. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last fall.In 1957 he opened A-1 Transmission with partner Allen Bekkerus. After retiring in 1991 he continued to farm in the Kindred, ND area – it was his passion and joy. He was getting ready to plant his wheat crop the day he passed away. He also enjoyed playing the clarinet with the Red River Valley Veterans Concert Band, American Legion Post #2 in Fargo of which he was a member for 25 years. He also enjoyed wood working and was in the process of finishing the last of six rocking horses for his great grandchildren.Bernel was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Henry and sister Nancy.His is survived by his wife; three sons, Brien Kristi of Kindred, ND, Brad Molly of Wright, WY, and Blair Charleen of Fargo, ND; two daughters, Cindy of Moorhead, MN and Denise John Jubile of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; Brother Wesley Irene of Fargo, ND, sisters Ardis Erickson, Fargo, ND, Ileene Wally Fjelstad, Mesa, AZ; and sister-in-law Connie Skoog, Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews.He was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed by all who know and loved him.