James Nelson, age 90 of Blanchardville died on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2015 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital after a long life. Jim was born on December 1, 1924 to Ole and Rose (Frislie) Nelson in the Blanchardville area where he also attended school. He served in the US Army, married Synneva Moen on September 26, 1952, and lived in Monroe for 23 years before moving to Blanchardville in 1976. Jim is survived by four children, Greg (Jean Roberts) Nelson of New Glarus, Debi Nelson of Mount Horeb, Dale (Pamela) Nelson Mount Horeb, and Gail Pink of Darlington; five grandchildren, Kirsten Basco, Mallory Pink, Kimberly Pink, Griffin Harvey and Kristina Nelson; one great-grandchild, Jordyn Pink; and a sister Clara Hanson.

A visitation will be Friday morning, March 20, 2015 from 9:00 until 11:00 AM at the Yellowstone Lutheran Church in rural Blanchardville. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com.