Ronald N Nelson

STOUGHTON-Ronald N. Nelson, age 85, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Sept.  1, 2017, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on July 21, 1932, in Stoughton, the son of Alvie and Myrtle (Neath) Nelson. Ronald graduated from Stoughton High School in 1950. He married Evonne Broughton on March 21, 1953 at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Ronald served in the Air Force National Guard and was a member of American Legion No. 59. He trucked livestock for a few years before starting to farm with Evonne.  He farmed just outside of Stoughton for the rest of his life.  He also worked as a maintenance man in his later years at Midwest Rubber to allow his son David to start farming.   Ronald always loved to fix things.  He was very family oriented and thought the world of his granddaughters. Ronald was a very kind-hearted man and always willing to help anyone in any way he could. Ronald  is survived by his wife, Evonne; son, David Nelson; two granddaughters, Jordan Nelson, Ashley Nelson; two brothers, Alvie (Doris) Nelson, Howard Nelson; three sisters, Norma (John) Devine, Barbara (Donald) Larson, Shirley (Dale) Hanson;  and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Katherine Nelson; brother, Raymond (Noreen) Nelson. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton, at 12 Noon on Friday Sept. 8, 2017. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.