Rev. Hubert John Arthur Nelson

REV. HUBERT J. NELSON Hubert (Hub) Nelson, age 88, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2023. He is now at peace in the arms of his Savior. Hub was born in Rockford, IL, the second of the four children of Rev. Ralph and Ruby Nelson. His school years were spent in Kirkland, IL, Hector, MN, and Dalbo, MN. He graduated from Cambridge High School, Lutheran Bible Institute, Augsburg College, Augsburg Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. He loved parish ministry, and that became his life's calling. He served at Bethany Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina. He later was interim pastor at churches in Minnesota, New Jersey, and Florida. He was a talented preacher and teacher, and he was devoted to sharing in the joys and sorrows of his congregants. A highlight of his ministry was co-pastoring with his lifelong friend, Rev. Loren Nielsen. Hub was a lifelong learner and an avid reader. He was thrilled by "continuing education" and spent many happy hours in coursework. He studied Dietrich Bonhoeffer and led tour groups to Germany, Italy, the Middle East, and Turkey. He served on many church and civic boards over the years and was known for his collaborations and friendships with clergy of many faith traditions. Hub was a scholar who loved people. He'd worked at jobs such as nighttime bank security guard, bricklayer's assistant, and nursing home attendant, and these experiences shaped him. Hub was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruby Nelson and by his former wife of 37 years, Joan Nelson. He is survived by his sister Celeste (James) Gibson; his brothers Victor Nelson and Sterling (Pat) Nelson; five children and their spouses, Laurie (Steven) Orlow, Bruce (Hilary) Nelson, Denise (David) Eibel, Mark (Stefanie) Nelson, and Joel (Elizabeth) Nelson; his ten grandchildren, Jeremy Orlow, Nathan Orlow, Anna Pierce, Louis Nelson, Matthew Eibel, Jordan Eibel, Daniel Eibel, Brittany Nelson, Ryan Nelson, and Hayley Nelson; seven great-grandchildren Leela and Vera Orlow, Carter and Luke Eibel, Emma and Kyler Eibel, and Rogan Pierce; loving friend Lillian Tushie, and many extended family members. A memorial service of worship will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina, MN. A luncheon will immediately follow the service. Visitation with the family will be held at Shepherd of the Hills on Friday, November 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and at 10 am prior to the service. Memorials may be given to Plymouth Christian Youth Center, Minneapolis or Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Foundation.

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Rev. Hubert John Arthur Nelson

October 8, 1935 - November 7, 2023

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Rev. Hubert John Arthur Nelson

October 8, 1935 - November 7, 2023

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