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Clearbrook- Wally Nelson, age 77, of rural Clearbrook, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 9th, at his home.

Wallace Lionell Nelson was born on September 25, 1943, to William and Mildred (Mickelson) Nelson in Badger. He was baptized and confirmed at the Roselund Lutheran Church in Badger.

Wally attended and graduated from the Badger High School in 1961. After graduation, he worked for his uncle Elmer Nelson on his mink farm in Badger. Wally was then drafted into the Army and honorably discharged in July of 1965. When he returned home, he again worked for his uncle Elmer and purchased the...