Daniel S. Nelson

Age 47, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025.

Preceded in death by mother, Claire Heinonen; grandparents, Harold & Joyce Nelson, Tom & Marian Carlyon, LeRoy & Florence Blomster, and Ernest & Alice Heinonen; and aunts, Leta Hohn and Barbara Heinonen.

Survived by parents, Steve & Debbie Nelson, and Jerry Heinonen; siblings, Michael (Ammie) Nelson, Drew (Lisa) Heinonen, Christopher Nelson (Destiny Pulos), Joseph Nelson, and Tori (Dave) Carlisle; nieces & nephews, Cameron (Jordan) Nelson, Jillian Nelson, Joshua Nelson, Naomi Tracy-Hegg, Anders Heinonen, and Sylvan Heinonen; and numerous aunts, uncles & cousins.

Dan grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis South H.S. (Class of 1996). He was an entrepreneur and enjoyed many business ventures over the course of his life. Dan was known as a "people person" and connected with people from various walks of life. Despite his struggles, he was always willing to offer his support and mentoring to whoever was in need. We know that his legacy will carry on with those he influenced. In whichever way you connected with Dan, his passing will leave a large void, and he will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday, May 27 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1074 W. Idaho Ave., St. Paul followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am.

Interment at Roselawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Metro Hope Ministries.

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