Todd F. Nelson, 43, lost his battle to cancer on Wednesday morning, November 23rd at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth, MN.

Surviving Todd are his wife Renee (Raymond), Superior; his parents Roger and Judy (Oliver), Trego; his sisters Shari Larson (Jon), Ham Lake, MN; Nicole Giesie (Bill), Oak Grove, MN. Also, aunts Michelle Johnson (Tim), Gordon; Connie McCauley (Chuck), Delafield; Mary Jo Smith, Somerset, CA and cousins. He had a strong support system in his in-laws with Shari Raymond-Herubin (Rick), Superior; Dick Raymond, Superior; Rick Raymond (Sandi), Superior and beloved nephew Blake Raymond, Superior. Todd was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Faith Oliver and Fred and Vianna Nelson.

Todd is also survived by many, many friends. His honorary pallbearers are: Bill Giesie, Jon Larson, Rick Raymond, Blake Raymond, Mark Currie, David Krivinchuk, Jamie Kotter, Rob Ghyselinck and Brett Maciejeski.

Todd was a long-term employee at General Mills grain elevator.

He had an incredible zest for life and had a busy social calendar of many activities he enjoyed and loved. Included in these are his passion for NASCAR racing (thank you Tony Stewart for the win), his faithful dedication to the Amsoil Speedway (back-stretch season ticket holder), his love for Wisconsin sports (but hid his Packer love in the closet), which brings us to his faithful love of the Denver Broncos. He also enjoyed seasonal recreational activities including four-wheeling and snowmobiling. His favorite vacation spot was Todd's Camp and Tree Farm in Trego.

Visitation will be from 1:00 until the 3:00 pm service Monday, November 28, 2011 at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior. Reverend Father Ronald Olson, pastor of Holy Assumption Catholic Church will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tony Stewart Foundation or the American Cancer Society, in honor of Todd Nelson.