Nelson Eden Fred, 78, of Martin, SD, died Wed., Aug. 28, 2002 at the Bennett County Hospital. Fred was born Aug. 17, 1924 in Charles Mix County, SD to Carl & Mary (Cowell) Nelson. Fred served in the Navy during WWII as a Seabee. He married Ruby Loretta House on June 17, 1950 in St. Charles, MN. He worked for the US Postal Service from 1954-1985 as a city carrier in Bloomington, MN. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards. He also helped at the Senior Citizens Center. Survived by a son, Kenneth Eden Nelson of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Barbara Ann Nelson of Brooklyn Park, MN & Linda Marie Kunkel of Waseca, MN; grandchildren, Lisa Yvonne Kunkel, Brad Raymond Kunkel, Michael Dan Kunkel and Holly Marie Kunkel. Services were held on Aug. 31, 2002 at 2 PM at the American Legion in Martin, SD. Burial was in the Martin Community Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Ziegler Funeral Home in charge of arr.