Background
Nelson, John Peter was born on April 5, 1917 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Peter and Anna Christina (Youngdahl) Nelson.
Estate planning General practice lawyer
Nelson, John Peter was born on April 5, 1917 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Peter and Anna Christina (Youngdahl) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Law, University Minnesota, 1941. Juris Doctor, University Minnesota, 1941.
Partner Nelson, Oyen, Torvik, Minge, Christopherson and Gilbertson, Montevideo, Minnesota, since 1941. City attorney, 1966—1982. Assistant county attorney, Chippewa county Minnesota, 1947—1954.
Attorney Montevideo Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 1965—1982. Member Montevideo City Planning Commission, since 1949, Montevideo Police Civil Service Commission, 1952—1955, Montevideo City Council, 1956—1964, Montevideo Hospital Commission, 1958—1963, Montevideo Community Development Corporation, since 1980.
Treasurer Montevideo Industrial Development Corporation, since 1969. Member of American Blind Lawyers Association (president 1982), 12th District Bar Association, Chippewa County Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Old Fellows Club (Montevideo), Lions Club, Gamma Eta Gamma, Order of Coif.
Married Margret Jennie Lund, March 28, 1916. Children: Janice, Elizabeth Nelson Gilbertson.