Bradford Nelson

Bradford Robert Nelson passed away February 12, 2026 from a ruptured Aorta at Mankato Mayo Hospital.

 

Brad was born Oct. 7, 1943 to Robert and Evelyn (Skjelset) Nelson of Hannaford ND. After he graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1961, he joined the Navy and was stationed on the USS Intrepid. He married Maryann Asmael in 1963; in 1964 they had a son Brian; in 1965, their  daughter Melissa was born. Brad entered college, and graduated from the State School of Science at Wahpeton ND. He moved to Waseca to work for E.F. Johnson. MSRA member # 632. In 1985, he married Rita Hoverson. He and Rita each enjoyed pets, antiques, cars, toys, trucks, tractors and ran a few enterprises over the years. They ended up in rural New Richland. That land gave them the opportunity to expand, pursuing their interests with room for the next “Project” that came along the way.

 

Brad’s knowledge, trouble shooting, mechanical skills and automotive trivia will be missed.

A Celebration of Life will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Second Avenue Event Center, 113 Second Avenue NW, Waseca, Minnesota.