Earl S Nelson, Jr

Earl S. Nelson, Jr, 92, of Mayville, formerly of Portland ND, died Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.

Earl Nelson was born January 30, 1934 to Earl Sr. and Anna (Hanson) Nelson in Mayville, ND.

He attended the Lindaas School and graduated from Mayville High School in 1952. Earl attended Dakota Business College in Fargo. It was at that time that he met the love of his life, Wilma Folk. They were married on October 10, 1956 in Hunter, ND. Soon after, he began his career at the First and Farmers Bank in Portland, ND where he spent many years as President until his retirement in 1992. Following retirement, he worked for Prime Vest.

Together Earl and Wilma raised four children. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in October.

Earl spent much of his retirement at the Mayville Golf Course, woodworking and carving in his basement and taking great pride in his lawn! But his greatest joy was his family.

He is survived by Wilma, Jill (Mike) Carlucci, Bruce (Lisa) Nelson and Joel (Lori) Nelson; grandchildren: Micheal Nelson, Emily (Josh) Lindbo, Matthew (Ashley) Nelson, Erik (Mandy) Nelson and Nick (Ashley) Nelson; great grandchildren: Broden Lindbo, Eli Nelson, Jaelyn Nelson, Nolan Nelson, Braelynn VanDolah, Lilyana Nelson, Nova Nelson and Jack Nelson; brothers: Wayne (Sylvia) Nelson and Alfred Nelson; sister-in-law: Sandy Folk and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Anna; an infant daughter; his son: Brian; his siblings: Norman (Gladys) Nelson, Truman (Judy) Nelson, Arlene (DeWayne) Peterson and Clarice (Lou) DePaolis; brothers and sisters-in-law: Don and Joyce Folk, Pat and Marvin Frost and Chuck Folk; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Bruflat Lutheran Church, Luther Memorial Home or Hospice.

Visitation: Will be 5–7 PM with a 6:30 PM Public Prayer Service on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the Luther Memorial Home Chapel in Mayville, ND and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Bruflat Lutheran Church in Portland, ND.

Burial: Will be in the Bruflat Cemetery in Portland, ND.