Mickey C. Nelson, 60,, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.
Some lives speak quietly; his is one such story.
Mickey's story began in 1962, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Some people pass through; others leave a path.
Mickey C. Nelson Mickey C. Nelson, 60, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Marion, SD, died Friday, May 19, 2023, under hospice care at the Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be at 3:00pm Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Heritage Funeral Home, 57th and Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. The burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Marion. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe directed to Lifescape. Mickey Charles Nelson was born on November 11, 1962, at Viborg, SD to Dennis L. and Betty (Blumer) Nelson. He moved with his family to Marion where he attended school. At the age of 16 he moved to Sioux Falls and became a resident of Sioux Vocational Services, which later became Lifescape. On March of 1991 he was united in marriage to Sharon Roesler. Over the years he was employed at the Burlington Restaurant where he worked for 14 years and later for Pizza Hut until he was forced to retire for health reasons. His favorite team was the New England Patriots. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Sharon; his mother Betty Nelson of Marion, SD; and a sister and 2 brothers, Joey (Teresa) Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD, Paula (Ed) Draskovich, Marion, SD and Tim Nelson (Laura Westphal), Maquokota, IA. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis.
