March 4, 1959 – September 27, 2021
Eugene “Beano” Paul Nelson, 62, of Sweet Home passed away Monday. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota to Ernest and June (Hanson) Nelson.

He moved to Sweet Home in 1968 and lived here most of his life.

Beano worked at the O & M tire shop in his younger years. Later he worked at Mary’s River Mill for many years and then went on to work at multiple mills.

He was a car collector, Huge NASCAR fan and a pool shark.

Eugene is survived by sons: Jayson and Jamie Nelson; sisters: Bonnie Mason, Rhonda Nelson, Connie Moyer, Wanda Nelson; brothers: Vern Nelson; three grandchildren; and his beloved dog Lexi.

He was preceded in death by his mother June Nelson; father Ernest Nelson; brother Wayne Nelson; brother-in-law Lance Mason.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, October 8th at Gilliland Cemetery.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com