In loving memory

Herbie K. Nelson

April 3, 1947 – November 11, 2026

Age 79 · Grand Forks, ND

Herbie K. Nelson, 79, of Grand Forks, ND, died November 11, 2026. Herbie was born April 3, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND. Arrangements are by Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service Grand Forks, ND.

Updated · Source: Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service Grand Forks, ND

Raised on a farm near Thompson, North Dakota, he finished school there in 1965 and trained in mechanical drafting. He worked for several manufacturers across the Midwest and Indiana, later returned to Thompson, and then settled in Fargo, where he gathered and restored musical instruments and amplifiers. Music was central to his life, from playing keyboard and rhythm guitar in bands to helping younger musicians with his repairs.

Summarized from the full obituary at Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service Grand Forks, ND.

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How old was Herbie K. Nelson?
Herbie K. Nelson of Grand Forks, ND was 79 when Herbie died on November 11, 2026; Herbie was born April 3, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND.
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Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service Grand Forks, ND is handling arrangements for Herbie K. Nelson and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.

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