John Allen Nelles, 65, lifelong resident of Hassan Township, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 12. John was a faithful son, brother, uncle, friend, civic member and employee. John was involved in the Crow River Lions for years. He was a lifelong member of St. Walburga Parish in Fletcher.
John was born March 7, 1956, to Agnes and Louis Nelles in Buffalo, MN. He attended St. Walburga School in Fletcher until sixth grade when he transferred to Buffalo Schools. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1975 where he played football. In the 80s, John played softball for the Hilltop Bar in Hanover.
John is survived by his older sisters Mary Ann, Rose, and Agnes Nelles and younger sister Teri Nelles (Brendan) Cain; brother Fran (Kandy) Nelles, as well as niece Paige Nelles (Sam) Vetch; nephews Reid (Kara) Nelles and Mike (Sally) Nelles, Francis Nelles Cain with United States Navy, Marcus Nelles Cain, Thomas Nelles Cain, and Peter Nelles Cain; four great nieces and a great nephew. John was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Andrew, Louis and Joseph.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael-Albertville.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Mary, Queen of Peace – St. Martin Campus Catholic Church in Rogers, MN. Family inurnment will follow at St. Walburga Cemetery in Fletcher, MN.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael-Albertville. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com
A friend and classmate. May you enjoy eternal peace.
Buffalo High School Class of 1975 sends our Condolences to the Nelles Family.
So sorry for you loss! John used to work where I work! Talked to him a lot at our class reunion in October! He wii be missed! God bless him and his fa!
So sorry to hear about John! I talked to him a lot at our high school reunion in October! He worked where I work. Rest in peace John!. You will be missed! Condolences to the family!
Dear Nelles Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you this week. Be assured of our best wishes of comfort, peace and love for you all. We have grown to appreciate the beauty of your family heritage in getting to know Fran and Kandi better over the past couple of years. What a beautiful part of the world you live in! May God wrap his arms around you and guide you forward in his love.
Rhonda and Joe Zahler
Dear Fran and Kandi
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother John. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace,
I was lucky enough to spend time ice fishing and working lions functions with John. Good memories of a good man. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.