Christopher Nelson, 24, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at his home. Christopher was born on August 10, 1989, in Dell Rapids, SD. He grew up in Flandreau, SD and attended school in Flandreau. After school he moved to Jamestown, ND where he received his GED and built grain bins. He later moved back to Flandreau and worked at Royal River Casino as a Security Guard. Chris loved fishing, drawing, and listening to music.

Chris is survived by his parents, Brenda and Dale Kroeger, two sisters, Melissa McMahon, Sioux Falls, Brittany Nelson, Dell Rapids, one nephew, Kayden Nelson, Grandma Carolyn McMahon and Grandma Carol Kroeger, both from Flandreau, three Aunts Pamela (Loren) Hillstrom, Jamestown, ND, Linda (Glen) VanDyke, Billings, MT, Lori Kroeger, Sioux Falls, special friend, Nina, father Kelley Nelson, and many other cousins and family members. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Loren McMahon and Grandpa Tom Kroeger.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Skroch Funeral Chapel, with burial at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Cemetery, Flandreau, SD. Visitation is from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau.