Nelson, Daniel A. Age 86 of Brooklyn Center. Preceded in death by wife, Jean; son, Robert Whitney; brother, James W. Nelson; and sister, Maryann Nelson. Survived by children, Ray Whitney and Cindy Guenther; nephews, Tim (Suzi) Nelson, Jeff (Dawn) Nelson, and Greg (Kari) Nelson. Funeral service Saturday, 2 PM at Gill Brothers New Hope Chapel, 7300 42nd Avenue North with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Gill Brothers 763-531-1777 gillbrothers.com