Ken was born May 21, 1949, and grew up in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He is a 1967 graduate of Devils Lake High School.
His working career in Minneapolis was with Piper, Jaffrey, and Hopwood Inc and as a clerk for Tom Thumb Market.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Stewart and Gudrun (Braathen) Nelson. He is survived by his stepsister, Nancy (Cary) Flinck of Brooklyn Park, MN and numerous cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held at Devils Lake Cemetery, Devils Lake ND on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.