David A. Nelson

Nelson, David A. Dave was born June 29, 1939 in Duluth, MN. He died on October 4, 2014 at home in Minnetonka, MN, after a truly inspirational battle with cancer. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather (papa) and dear friend, and will be missed by so many. Dave spent his childhood in Grand Marais, MN, and moved to Minneapolis where he graduated from South High, and then the University of Minnesota with a degree in Accounting. He met Janet Thorson in high school and married her while they were students at the University. Upon graduation from the University he joined the accounting firm of McGladrey, where he spent his entire professional career, 1961-1980 in Davenport, IA and 1980-1996 in Minneapolis. Dave was admitted as a Partner in 1966. During his career he served in many standards setting groups as part of the American Institute of CPAs, including the Auditing Standards Board and the Professional Ethics Executive Committee. Dave retired from McGladrey in 1996 but continued to be professionally active as a consultant in CPA ethics for many years. Dave was a long time member of Rotary, both in Iowa and Edina. He also served on the Bettendorf, Iowa school board. He has always been active in his church serving on many boards and committees. While he was very dedicated to his chosen profession, his happiest times were with his family and friends at their family cabin in Wisconsin. Their cabin is located on the same lake where Dave and Jan met at age 14, on a church outing. Dave and Jan also traveled the world extensively throughout their marriage. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Harold; mother, Ruth; and brother, Holly. Dave leaves behind his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Jan; two sons, David Jr. (Lynn) of Chicago, Paul (Annette) of Edina; one daughter Deb (Eric) of Chanhassen; and one brother Dean Nelson of Faribault, Minnesota. He also leaves behind seven wonderful grandchildren, Katie and Kristen Campbell, Lucy and Skip Nelson and Daniel, Jeffrey and Elena Nelson. A memorial service is planned on Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00 pm at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis. Visitation will be at Mt. Olivet one hour prior to the service. A luncheon at the Edina Country Club will follow the service. Memorials preferred to Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, to the Radio Ministry or the Cathedral (High School) Choir. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Tributes

David A. Nelson

October 4, 2014

We are here for you 24x7

Call us and get help now

(612) 377-2203