Brandt Nelson

OBITUARY Brandt Alan Nelson was born in Bogot� Columbia on December 23, 1974. He was soon adopted at five weeks to Keith and Georgia (Andreasen) Nelson and brought to his new home near Garfield, MN. He was baptized on March 23, 1975 and later confirmed on May 14, 1989 at St. Luke?s Church in Garfield, MN by Reverend David Gran. Brandt attended Garfield Elementary School and graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1993. Brandt liked to hunt and fish with his dad and also watched sports including the Twins Vikings and Bears. After struggling with symptoms for several years, Brandt was diagnosed with Huntington?s disease in 2003. Although this disease drastically changed his life he never complained about his disabilities. Brandt moved into New Beginnings Home in Starbuck, MN in 2005. There he met many wonderful people who gave special care to him and his family. He loved his family and would always look forward to the many visits and hugs from his mother, grandmother, sister Shannon, and his niece and nephews. Brandt?s niece and nephews had a special place in his heart and he would take great pride in finding just the right gift for each of them. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Brandt A. Nelson died on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, MN at the age of 35 years old. He is survived by his mother Georgia Nelson of Kensington, MN; sister Shannon Nelson of Benson, MN; niece and nephews Marissa, Christian, and Noah Bartz all of Benson, MN; grandmother Arlene Andreasen many aunts, uncles, cousins and Chris Bartz of Benson, MN. He was preceded in death by his father Keith Nelson; grandparents George Andreasen; Edrald and Ruby Nelson; aunt Sandi Bennett and Ray Bakke. A funeral service was held on Monday, October 11, 2010 at St. Luke?s Church in Garfield, MN with the Reverend David Gran and Reverend David Wallin officiating. Audrey Aga, Greg Kapphahn, and the St. Luke?s Choir provided the music. Karen Erickson gave a eulogy and Greg Bennett told special memories of Brandt. Interment was in the Oscar Lake Cemetery near Farwell, MN. Casket Bearers were Monica Kriesel, Linda Parrett, Mary Beth Bonhan, Lindsy Erickson, Kayla Kvam, and Jane Moe. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net