Roger Allen Nelson

Roger Allen Nelson, 62, Grand Forks, died December 4, 2021, at Altru Hospital.

Roger was born on March 25, 1959, the son of Rodney “Bubs” and Joan (Torgerson) Nelson in Grand Forks. He grew up in Grand Forks and attended Red River High School. He was married to Debra Anderson for a time and from this union they had three children: Dustin, Sarah, and Laura.

Roger worked as a Journeyman Brick and Block Mason. He worked on many places in the area and around the country. He loved to be in nature, go fishing and he was an Elvis Presley fan.

Roger is survived by his children: Dustin, Laura, Sarah; grandchildren: Kayla Nelson, Kelsey Moses, Kody Machovsky, Boden Machovsky, Presley Machovsky, Samantha, and Tabatha Nelson, Zachary Nelson, Lillian Dodge, Sophia Dodge; brothers: Mike Nelson, Joel Nelson; sisters: Terry Nelson-Aaker, Kimberly Desjarlais-Nelson, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Mason Machovsky, sister Sheila Nelson, and brother-in-law Jon Aaker.

Memorial service will be held Friday, December 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Amundson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the funeral home.