Norman Kent Nelson, 98
Norman Kent Nelson, 98, of Rochester, MN, died June 9, 2024, at Charter House in Rochester, MN.
Born February 9, 1926, in West Palm Beach, Florida, he married Hilda Marie Olive of Durham, NC, in 1949. Norman received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Duke University where he was employed as public information officer for the Duke Medical Center. In 1964, he and his family moved to Rochester, MN. He was a member of the Section of Communications at Mayo Clinic until 1979, when he retired to pursue his interest in watercolor painting.
He is survived by his children Heather (Steve) Ashley, Mendota Heights; Cherry (Dick) Jordan, New Prague; Forrest, Eagan; Devin (Lori), Blaine; and Cynthia Bung, Mankato; eight grandchildren including Jen (Jeff) Schoenecker and great-granddaughters Lily and Maizey Schoenecker, New Prague; Mike (Lisa) Zard and greatgrandson Milo and great-granddaughter Hazel Zard, Seal Beach, CA; and seven additional great-grandchildren. Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda, and two grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester at a future date. Norman's body has been donated to Mayo Clinic for medical education and research.
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