Background
Nelsen, Walter A. was born on June 10, 1921 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Andrew and Buelah Nelsen.
Nelsen, Walter A. was born on June 10, 1921 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Andrew and Buelah Nelsen.
Student, public schools, Council Bluffs.
Various positions with Food Basket, San Diego, 1950-1956, Lucky Stores, Buena Park, California, 1956-1980, vice president produce Dublin, from 1980.
Served with United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member Fresh Produce Council (board directors, president 1969-1974), Produce Marketing Association (board directors 1972-1978, president 1976-1977).
Married Lorraine Stone, December 21, 1945. Children: Joel, Steven.