Lynda Nelson

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Lynda L. Nelson, age 73 of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls, where she had been residing since June. Lynda was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 23, 1946, the daughter of Alexander and Anne (Schmidt) Felde. Lynda attended Cannon Falls High School, graduating in 1964. She was married to Karl A. Nelson on November 21, 1964, in Red Wing.

Lynda worked as a CMA at Angels Care Center until joining her husband’s business, EDP Computer Systems, as an administrative assistant. She retired in 2012. Lynda was an avid reader before her illness; and enjoyed spending time with her family, flowers, and pets.

Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Anne Felde; eight siblings; and her beloved daughter, Heather.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 55 years, Karl Nelson; son, Mike Nelson and his children, Carly and Emily and their families; son-in-law, Gene Brummund and his and Heather’s children, Alex and Hannah; her sister, Esther Amundson; and many nieces and nephews.

A private family Celebration of Life will be held, and there will be a Memorial Pot Luck in the spring for family and friends.