Ken G. Nelson

American politician

Ken Nelson

Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 62A district
In office
1983–1992
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 59B district
In office
1973–1982
Personal details
Born|  (1936-05-22) May 22, 1936 (age 87)
Grant County, Minnesota
Political party| Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse| Joan Peterson
Children|

* Mark Nelson
* Matt Nelson

Alma mater|

* Augsburg University (BS)
* Sri Venkateswara University
* University of Minnesota
* Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary (MA)
* Harvard University (MA)

Occupation|

* Clergyman
* Politician
* Veteran

Ken Nelson (born May 22, 1936) is a retired clergyman, politician, and veteran from Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]

## Early life and career[edit]

He was born in Grant County, Minnesota. He served with the United States Army in France from 1954 to 1956.[1]

## Political career[edit]

He represented District 59B to the state House from 1973 to 1982 and District 62A from 1983 to 1992.[1]

## Personal life[edit]

When elected, he was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and lived in Minneapolis. After being elected he married Susan, and had three children.[1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d "Nelson, Ken - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.

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