John Persson Obituary John R. "Dick" Persson, 80, resident of Harding, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Essentia - St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. Dick was born in Brainerd on January 8, 1932 to John and Ellen (McCann) Persson. He retired after a career with the Burlington Northern Railroad and also worked at Bieganek Implement in Harding. Following retirement, he was self employed in his small engine repair business. Dick enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children Jim Persson, Jerry (Mary) Persson, and Renee (Jeff Harper) Persson; grandchildren Craig (Andrea Lowery), Keith, Andrew and Josh Persson. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd with visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday and the hour before services Thursday. Burial will be in Dykeman Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday and the hour before service Thursday SERVICES Funeral Services Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:00 AM Nelson Doran Funeral Home 202 Eighth Avenue Northeast Brainerd, Mn 56401 Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday and the hour before service Thursday