Bugler Ed Nelson with the American Legion Honor Guard plays taps after the funeral for Mickey Nelson Thursday at First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the American Legion Post 56 and VFW Post 447 Honor Guard take part in a volley salute after Nelson's funeral outside First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Tim Donahue and Lowell Peterson of the VFW and American Legion Honor Guard prepare to present the flag to the family of Mickey Nelson Thursday after his funeral. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Lowell Peterson of the American Legion Honor Guard and Tim Donahue of the VFW Honor Guard, not pictured at right, present the American flag to family of Nelson Thursday during a ceremony after Nelson's funeral. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Many military members were present at the funeral, including the American Legion and VFW Honor Guard. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Mickey Nelson

Mickey Nelson of Clarks Grove was joined by many family, friends and community members on his final half mile after walking 100 miles. Nelson's fundraiser has raised over $100,000 towards the Salvation Army Northern Division. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Mickey Nelson crosses the finish line in 2020 after walking 100 miles for his 100th birthday. Nelson set the goal in an effort to raise money for the Salvation Army Northern Division to be used for COVID-19 relief. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Local celebrity Mickey Nelson throws out the virtual first pitch for the Minnesota Twins at Hayek Field. Nelson's first pitch was broadcast before a Twins game in honor of Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Nelson, 100, walked 100 miles over the summer in an effort that raised over $100,000 for the Salvation Army. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune