James "Jim" E. Nelson

James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St., Hastings. A gathering will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.