An MTF Tribute to our friend         
Dave Nelson       

Dave Nelson
Sunday, February 11th, 2024


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Official Obituary

Obituary for David Warren Nelson

David Nelson, 83, passed away peacefully on February 11. He was born January 28, 1941, in Minnesota. David served in the Air Force and the Army, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer 2. He was preceded in death by parents Elden and Ethel, brother Lars, sister Johanna and daughter Sheleen. He is survived by his sister Karen; children Katherine, Jennifer (Nicholas), Eric (Lynda), Scott (Brittney), and granddaughter Chloe. He was a respected member in the Iron Butt Association and the Brotherhood of the Grey Beard Bikers, among many other motorcycling communities around the nation.. Service held at Washburn McReavy Bloomington Chapel at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1:00pm. He will be missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.





Dave became a MTF Gold Member in September 2002. Click here for the announcement.


         


A few select comments from Dave's MTF Friends:


RIP Chief Nelson.   I'll never forget getting to know you when you were broke down on the side of the interstate in the middle of nowhere Iowa..
  -  TROUBLED1

Sad to hear. Dave was a good guy. He was notorious for his adventures on his old Honda 'The Deerslayer' ... Met him a couple of times. Enjoyed the brief chats. RIP Dave ...
  -  Lou in Omaha (RhinoStar)

Dave had a couple of Deer Slayers, when I met him he was riding Deerslayer II  later he bought a 2012 Wing and then went on to use it to slay another deer in British Columbia.  lol
  -  TROUBLED1

This is sad news indeed!  I only met Dave in person a few times, but followed his adventures and posts on the MTF for a long time.  He was one of my heroes.
  -  David Gillespie (DragonflyUC)

Sorry to hear this. I never met Dave in person but I enjoyed him on the forum.
  -  Wheeldog

I am sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Chief!
  -  Voyager (Voyager1300)

I am sad to hear of his passing.  Dave will be greatly missed.  I always enjoyed his stories and sense of humor.
  -  Grizz (grizz117)


RIP Chief Nelson. We did the Mississippi River Iron Butt ride. 1631 miles in under 24 hours. Chief is the last guy on the right.
  -  Bob Clement




    Rest In Peace Chief!