A memorial service for Glenn D. Nelson will be at 11:00am on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Rev. James Heining officiating.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Glenn D. Nelson, 81, of Rochester passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital.  He was born October 20, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Anna and Atle Nelson.

He was employed at Sears from 1952 to 1976 and in 1968 Glenn and his family moved to Rochester where he became the Automotive Center Manager at Sears.  He owned and operated the Crossroads Laundromat from 1977 to1991.  Glenn loved the company of his family, friends, and his many dogs.  He enjoyed playing cards, blackjack at the casino, and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marlene, his children;   Debbie (Troy) Cail, Diane (Bob) Steffes, Doug (Sandie) Nelson, Dennis (Sue) Nelson, David (Rose) Nelson, Dawn (Roger) Peters, 13 grandchildren, 10 great children, and sister Delores Gerken.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com