Ronald A. Nelson, age 86, of Minneapolis, passed away April 18, 2014 in San Diego. Beloved church musician and composer, Nelson led choirs of all ages at Westwood Lutheran Church for 37 years and composed choral and organ music in vigorous retirement. Survived by wife, Betty Oleson Nelson ’49; children, Rachel, Peter, and Paul; and grandson, Philip. He will be held in the hearts of friends and countless choir school graduates, “Ronnie’s Kids.” He was preceded in death by sister, Margery; daughter, Eileen Nelson ’74; and grandson, Bryce. Memorials to Westwood Church organ fund, Westwood Nelson Fund, or St. Olaf College Music Scholarship Fund.