Donald Nelson, age 91, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Avantara Huron (formerly SunQuest Healthcare Center) in Huron, SD. His funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 18, 2019 at American Lutheran Church in Huron with burial in Carthage, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Donald Lyle Nelson was born on March 24, 1928 in Huron to Lionel and Olga (Johnson) Nelson. Don was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Don graduated from Carthage High School in 1948. He graduated from Huron College in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and post graduate from Northern State University.

Don was a high school teacher for 24 years teaching English, music vocal glee clubs, and business education. He taught in Bancroft, SD and Forestburg, SD. He also worked for the Bradfield-Leary Counseling Center, the Dakotaland Museum, the Pyle House, and he taught classical piano as a part of Huron Area Music Teachers Association.

Don was in the Sons of Norway and was their pianist. Don was with the 3 ^rd Infantry Division during the Korean War and later was in the National Guard for 17 years and was honorably discharged with the rank of E-5, Sgt. He was also a member of American Legion and the VFW.

Don enjoyed his years in the American Lutheran Choir and was a member for 30 years. He also served on the Huron Symphony Board. Don was an accomplished pianist-enjoying music by Mozart, Chopin, and many more.

Don is survived by his sister-in-law, JoAnne Nelson of Huron; nephews, Gary (Joan) Biever of Iroquois, Craig (Becky) Biever of Huron, Ken Nelson of Plymouth, MN, Keith Nelson of Plymouth, MN, and Larry (Terri) Nelson of Minneapolis, MN, and niece Diane (Steve) Soderman of Iroquois; and many cousins and grand nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, sister Maxine Biever, brother Jerry Nelson, a stillborn sister, brother-in-law Bob Biever, and many friends.