Background
Nelson, Elof Gus was born on April 11, 1926 in Minneapolis. Son of John and Ruth (Lind) Nelson.
Nelson, Elof Gus was born on April 11, 1926 in Minneapolis. Son of John and Ruth (Lind) Nelson.
Bachelor, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1948; Bachelor's Degree, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1953; Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, Andover Newton Theological School, 1958-1965; STD, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1975.
Science teacher, Hermantown High School, Duluth, Minnesota, 1949-1950; parish pastor, McVille (North Dakota) Parish, 1953-1957; director religion, health, Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, 1958-1973; professor family practice, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, 1973-1987; private practice psychology, Bloomington, Minnesota, 1970-1987.
Board of directors Minnesota Council on Families, 1962-1970. Board directors clinical care Minnesota H.M.O. President Chisago Hospice, 1982-1987.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO. Member American Association Marriage and Family Therapists (supervisor), American Association Pastoral Therapists (charter).
Married Marette J. Nelson, September 25, 1947. Children: Susan, Janice, Carol, Peter, Annual.