Nelsen, Ancher

Spouse: Ilo Zimmerman (married in 1929); Elvern Krasean
Children: Six children (3 biological and 3 stepchildren): Bruce and Richard (sons); Miriam (daughter); Stephan (stepson), Susan and Carol (stepdaughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Bruce G. Nelsen  - Son

He was born on a farm.

He was a member of the Republican Party when he served as Minnesota Governor and in the United States Congress.

He was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1948 and 1952. (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress)

He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican Party endorsed candidate in the 1956 election.

According to the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1937; he was the first 4-H club member to be elected to the Minnesota Senate.

He became Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota after C. Elmer Anderson resigned the office to become Governor when Luther W. Youngdahl was appointed from that office to the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C.

Ancher Nelsen resigned as Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota to become Administrator of the Rural Electric Administration.

He died from stroke related complications at a nursing home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. His funeral was held at Faith Lutheran Church. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Religion provided by his obituary.