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Nelson, Charles W. Age 61, Of Minneapolis Preceded In death by parents, Edith & Fred Nelson. Survived by loving wife of 38 years Angie; pet cats. Kes and Tasha; many sisters- In-law, brothers-In-law and, their families; and a multitude of friends. He is a Past Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar; and retired State Historical Architect. He had a life-long passion for family, history, architecture, community and Masonic Fraternity. Knights Templar services Wed. 2 pm with visitation 1 hour prior at Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So. Also Visitation Tues. 4-8 pm with Masonic services at 7 pm at Billman-Hunt Chapel. 2701 Central Ave. NE., Mpls. Interment Lakewood cemetery. Memorials preferred to Old Highland Neighborhood Assn, MN Masonic Historical Society Museum, or Charlie Nelson fund/Historic Preservation at MN Historical Society. Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel 2701 Central Ave N.E. 612-789-3535

 Dear Companions and Sir Knights:
 It is with great sadness that the death of Past Grand Commander Charles W. Nelson is announced,

following an illness of several months.  Sir Knight served as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota in 1999-2000 and as Grand Treasurer of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota in 2001-2007.  He was Executive Director of

the Minnesota Masonic Historical Society and Museum (MMHSM).


 Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel,

2701 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN.  A Commandery honor guard will be formed at 6:30 PM.

Masonic service at 7:00 p.m.


 The funeral service, and burial, will be Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Lakewood Cemetery,

3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN at 2:00 PM.  Visitation will be at 1:00 PM.
 He is survived by his wife, Angie.  Cards may be sent to her at: Mrs. Charles W. Nelson,

1514 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411.


 Having worked with Charles throughout his York Rite career and on the MMHSM,

I count his friendship one of the highlights of my Masonic life. May the Great Architect

of the Universe grant him both peace and rest, and welcome him into the Celestial Lodge above.
 
Sincerely,
Barnes A. Sharitt, Jr.
Grand Prelate
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota