Russel M Nelson

A religious leader and a former surgeon, Russel M Nelson is a prominent figure in America. He has been a member of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for over 34 years and was also the quorum president from 2015 to 2018. He is also a medical graduate and has practiced cardiothoracic surgery for 29 years.

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Biography and Early Life

Russel M Nelson was born on September 9th, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His father’s name was Marion Clavar Nelson, and his mother’s name was Edna Anderson Nelson. He was part of a rather large family and had three siblings. He had two sisters named Marjory E and Enid. A brother named Robert H. Russel M Nelson’s father was a reporter working for a newspaper titled “Deseret News” and later became the manager of Gillham Advertising, one of Utah’s earliest advertising agencies. He was baptized as a member of the LDS Church when he was 16 years old.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Russell M. Nelson in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Russell M. Nelson’s age is 96 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 9 September 1924. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 202.82 lbs in Pound and 92 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Russel M Nelson did his early schooling in Sunday School, where he was taught about the preaching of Jesus. He then went on to study at LDS Business College and simultaneously worked as an assistant secretary at a bank. He graduated high school at the age of 16 and attended college at the University of Utah, and got a Bachelor of Arts and Phi Beta Membership degree. After this, he attended the University of Utah School of Medicine and graduated with an excellent result by being first in his class. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in the year 1947.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Russel M Nelson is a resident of Utah, USA. He has served as a member of the Church since April 7th, 1984. He is now the president of the Church and is regarded as the prophet, seer, and revelator. His marriage story has its share of ups and downs. When studying at the University in Utah, Nelson dated a fellow student Dantzel White for three years.

On August 31st, 1945, they tied the knot in the Salt Lake Temple. The couple had ten children; Marsha, Wendy, Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily, Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorie and Russell Jr. They had a wonderful married life. Unfortunately, in 2005 Russel M Nelson’s wife died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City.

After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. The couple got married in the year 2006 in the Salt Lake Temple in Utah. His second wife was originally from Alberta, and she was a professor of marriage before she retired in 2006.

Russel M Nelson is actively involved in charity work and believes in the greater good of society. He has served in various hospitals in his years of service as a doctor. He also held medical conferences in various parts of the world like Latin America and Africa, China, and India, to name a few.

Is Russel M Nelson Gay?

Although Russel M Nelson has not given any public statement from his two marriages, we can conclude that he is not gay. His marriage to his first wife lasted for 60 years. Also, he had ten children with his former wife, Dantzel White which suggests that he is straight. His second marriage was with Wendy L Watson.

Professional Career

Russel M Nelson served as a surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and the University of Minnesota. At the University of Minnesota, he also received his Ph.D. Degree in the year 1954. He also served humanity in his positions as research professor of surgery and director of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Utah. He has also written various textbooks in medical science.

He also holds various significant roles in the Church.He was the stake president of the Bonneville Stake for the years 1964 to 1971. He also served as the Regional Representative before being called to the Quorum of the Twelve.

Awards

As per his outstanding work in medical science, he has received several honorable mentions and awards. Some of his most prominent awards include “Heart of Gold Award” by the American Heart Association, “Golden Plate Award” by the American Academy of Achievement, “Distinguished Alumni Award” from the University of Utah, “Surgical Alumnus of the Year Award”, from University of Minnesota Medical School, “Governor’s Medal of Science: Lifetime Achievement Award”, “Advocate of the Arts” award presented by the Inspirational Arts Association to name a few.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Russel M. Nelson in 2021

As per his successful career as a medical surgeon and a religious leader, Russel M Nelson made an excellent fortune. As of 2021, He owns a net worth of approximately $5 million. He earned his massive sum as a result of his work both in the field of medical science as well as religion. Many consider him now as one of the wealthiest religious leaders in the world.

From a very young age, Russel M Nelson was a brilliant student. He graduated as the top student of his class, served as a surgeon in numerous hospitals in Utah, held conferences in various parts of the world. Also, as a religious leader, he was given many responsibilities, each of which he fulfilled diligently.