Charles W. Nelson

About Chuck

Chuck was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on 12/22/1944 and died on 3/17/2026.

He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Cretin High School and College of St. Thomas with a B.A. in English. He attended the University of Nebraska and earned a Ph.D. in English where he became a devoted fan of Big Red college football.

He then worked for Michigan Technological University in the English Department for several years until he retired and moved back to St. Paul. He enjoyed gardening and traveling to Great Britain where he studied during the summer at Oxford University.

memorial service

Funeral Mass

April 8, 2026

A funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th at 10 am at the Church of St. Agnes in St. Paul.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services