He's gone....

Dan Neilson, Kathleen's older brother, died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. after numerous struggles with a variety of infirmities. We were with him and are assured that his trials are over and he is in a better place. Thank you for your support. He was a kind, generous man who will be missed. We grieve his passing.
Details on a memorial service will be posted here in the future.

Here's the obituary we are getting ready for the paper:

Neilson, Daniel L.

Age 80 of St. Paul passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019. Dan was a retired Brown and Bigelow employee. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Florence Neilson, brother James Neilson, and brother-in-law David Brewer.  He is survived by his sisters Mary Lou Brewer of Colorado and Kathleen (Stan) Rolfsrud of Eden Prairie.  Nieces Melissa, Marcelline, Jennifer, and Heidi and nephew Anthony. Grand niece Emily and grand nephew Maxwell. Special thanks to the staffs at Highland Chateau and Alina Hospice.  We love and miss you Dan.  Memorial services pending. Full notice to follow in the spring.