Perry L Nelson Obituary (1968

Perry Nelson, 51, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes, Friday, June 12, 2020. A gathering, celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 20, at the Nelson Family Farm, 3 miles North of Hamberg, North Dakota. There will be no visitation as, cremation has taken place. Perry was born December 21, 1968, at Harvey, North Dakota, to Byron and Gail (Stadig) Nelson. He was raised and educated in Maddock and graduated from Maddock High School. Following high school, he attended NDSSS in Wahpeton, North Dakota. On May 13, 2019, he was united in marriage to Jill Kalberer in Las Vegas. Perry was a welding specialist for DMVW Railroad. He was known for using hot spices. He enjoyed grilling for a crowd. Another one of Perry's favorite activities was drag racing in his 68 Firebird. A highlight of his time racing was when he took first place at Jamestown Drag Racing in 2018. One cannot forget that he found tranquility in fishing. There was always a cold beer in the fridge and every encounter was ended with a friendly, "Stop Again!". Above all, the biggest joys in Perry's life were his wife and daughters, Jordan, Bree and stepdaughter, Mariah. He is survived by his wife; his children, Jordan Nelson (Joanna Hogness), Fargo, Bree Nelson, and Mariah Lawson, Brandy (David) Brandner, all of Bismarck, and Cody Vetter, Wishek; mother, Gail Nelson, Harvey; two sisters, Shelly (Jack) Kallenbach, Esmond, ND, and Nikki (Rob) Schneider, Bismarck; mother and father-in-law, Dennis (Judy) Kalberer, aunt, Patti Stadig; nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Perry was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and uncle, Loren Stadig.