Mark F. Nelson
December 21, 1952 ~ November 5, 2024
Mark Francis Nelson, age 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away due to complications from surgery at May Clinic Health system, Eau Claire, WI, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Mark was born December 21, 1952, the second child of Francis and Kathryn (Schumacher) Nelson, Eau Claire, WI. Mark had a kind heart, and was an animal and nature lover. In his younger years, Mark worked in farming, trucking, and residential construction.
Mark is survived by siblings: Nicholas (Lana) Nelson of Huntsville, AL; Carl Nelson of Arden Hills, MN; Kathryn (Roy) Howard of Shoreview, MN; Paul Nelson of Eau Claire, WI; Mary (Mark) Boysel of Columbus, OH; and Tonia (Dennis) Johnson of Eau Claire; and also by many cousins, nephews, nieces, and extended family and friends.
Mark is preceded in death by parents, Francis and Kathryn Nelson, who now welcome him into the eternal kingdom of our Lord. Rest in peace, Mark.
Mark’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the extraordinary caring staff at Mayo Clinic Health System’s Critical Care Unit.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 11, 2024 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Eau Claire. Visitation will be held at the Church on Monday from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire, WI.