Nelson, Steven Harold, "Sven" Age 63 of Minnetrista, died peacefully at dawn with family, January 1, 2020, of metastatic brain cancer. Controls engineer for Anchor Scientific, Long Lake and Hallock Company, Edina. Graduate of Automated Machinery Systems/Packaging and Associate in Electronics Technology. Avid fisherman, loyal Vikings/Twins/Wild fan, Formula One addict, lover/protector of animals and wildlife, woodworker, car enthusiast, handy-man, friend-for-life. Preceded in death by feline significant others Spot, Gerald, Serina and Axel. Special thanks to angels Stacey and Robyn for their compassionate, loving care at Ridgeview Waconia and the team at Minnesota Oncology- Waconia. Survived by wife and loving partner Susan, parents Harold and Lauretta, siblings Lynette (Mike) Woida, Bradley Nelson, Denise (Mark) Hodd, Sarah Nelson, nieces Olivia and Lauren, many friends and co-workers. Memorials to ASPCA, shelter of your choice or plant a tree. A memorial gathering will be held at the Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina, MN on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 1:00 pm 4:00 pm.