Ronald Gene Nelson

Ronald “Slim” Nelson, age 80, of Madison, formerly of the Bellingham area, passed away Saturday evening, May 11th, at Grace Haven Assisted Living in Madison. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Friday, May 17th, at Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel in Appleton. Interment will be in Sjolie Cemetery, rural Madison.

Ronald (Slim) G. Nelson was born September 2, 1943, to Joseph and Esther (Timpe) Nelson of Madison, MN. When Ronnie was 3 years old, he was stricken with polio which required him to wear a brace on his left leg. He spent his childhood living on the farm. Even with his brace on, Ronnie could still play softball. Ronnie loved to watch baseball especially if his friend Deric was playing. He also was an avid Twins fan. Ronnie lived in Bellingham until October 2021 when he moved to assisted living at Grace Haven in Madison. He really enjoyed living there where he met new friends and played lots of games with them.

Ronnie passed away Saturday evening, May 11, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living in Madison. He attained 80 years of age. Ronnie is survived by his sister Joyce (Chet) Koistinen; his nieces and nephews; and by special friends Nancy, Rob and Deric Radermacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Esther Nelson; his brother, Wayne Nelson; and his sister, Janice Nelson.

Blessed be the memory of Ronald “Slim” Nelson.