Crystal Falls- Conrad G. Nelson, 85, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, Mich. He was born November 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Paul and Lillian (Starcheski) Nelson. Conrad grew up and attended school in Illinois. He received a scholarship for junior college for both football and baseball. Following graduation from college, he proudly served in the Air National Guard. Conrad worked as quality control for US Steel. He moved to Iron County in 1974 and was a High Priest of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Iron Mountain. Conrad was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching their sporting events both home and away. Survivors include three sons, David (Roberta) Nelson, Combined Locks, Wis., Jason Nelson, Kenton, Mich. and Curt Chesnutt; three daughters, Krystene Royal, Iron River, Mich., Ann Marie (Jason) Hood, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Amy Hammons, Stephenville, Texas; and ten grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Conrad was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Roger Nelson. In accordance with Conrad's wishes, private family services will be held. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Conrad's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, Mich., to honor Conrad's legacy of life.