In loving memory

Glenn Earl Nelsen

May 28, 1935 – October 14, 2026

Age 91 · Brookings, SD

Glenn Earl Nelsen, 91, of Brookings, SD, died October 14, 2026. Glenn was born May 28, 1935 in Lake Benton, MN. Arrangements are by Hartquist Funeral Home.

Updated · Source: Hartquist Funeral Home

Raised in Lake Benton, Minnesota, he served in the U.S. Army and belonged to a local American Legion post there. He married in 1960, spent his working life in farming and agricultural spraying, and enjoyed outdoor hobbies, cards, and time with family, often wintering in Arizona in retirement.

Summarized from the full obituary at Hartquist Funeral Home.

Services

  • Nov6

    Visitation

    Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel

    Friday at 4:00 - 6:00 pm · 320 2nd Ave SW, Pipestone, MN 56164

  • Nov6

    Gathering

    Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel

    Friday at 5:30 pm · 320 2nd Ave SW, Pipestone, MN 56164

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Quick answers

When is the visitation for Glenn Earl Nelsen?
Visitation for Glenn Earl Nelsen is November 6, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, at Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel.
How old was Glenn Earl Nelsen?
Glenn Earl Nelsen of Brookings, SD was 91 when Glenn died on October 14, 2026; Glenn was born May 28, 1935 in Lake Benton, MN.
Which funeral home is handling Glenn’s arrangements?
Hartquist Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Glenn Earl Nelsen and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.

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