MADISON--Harvey W. Nelson age 87 died on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Golden Living-Continental Manor in Randolph. He was born on June 23, 1927 in Bemidji, MN to Evan and Edith (Berglund) Nelson. Harvey graduated from Bemidji High School and attended Bethany Seminary. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 until 1946 where he was stationed in the Philippines. Harvey was married to Gladys Berglund on December 28, 1957 in Fosston, MN. He was a well known sales representative to many jewelers for over 30 years. He was employed by C. R. Leeds and later by Jewelmont. He retired years after starting his own jewelry wholesale business, Harvey Nelson Co. Although there was a sizeable amount of traveling, Harvey loved his work and enjoyed calling on his many customers. He felt blessed by having the good fortune of truly loving what he did for work. Harvey was an avid golfer and pool table shark. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Church and Gideons International. Survivors include his wife, Gladys of Randolph; two sons, Dan (Kari) of Sun Prairie and David of Florida; one daughter, Debbie (Jim) Goneau of Oakdale, MN; five grandchildren, Jordan Nelson, Lauren Nelson, Nicole Goneau, BriAnna Kirchesh and Samuel Goneau; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sister, Harriet Simmons; two half-brothers, Arnold Nelson and Marvin Nelson; one half-sister, Alice Ashman. Funeral services were held at 11:30 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 4127 E. Buckeye Road, Madison. Pastor Jeremy Straus officiated. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji, MN. Memorials may be directed to Grace Evangelical Church or Gideons International.