Joel Keith Nylin

Joel Keith Nylin, age 72, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died Monday, June 3, 2024, after fighting a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Joel Keith Nylin, the son of Emil and Elaine (Kantola) Nylin, was born on June 28, 1951. Joel was the last of the four boys from this union (Paul, Mike, Wayne). He graduated from Annandale high school where he participated in wrestling through his high years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Joel married the love of his life Dawn Tuomi, from Annandale, on Sept.  26, 1987.

They were the proud parents to Barney (black lab), Abby (Airedale), Sierra and Beau (Welch Terriers), and Pippen (Havanese).  They enjoyed taking the fur babies on this adventure we call life.

Joel was carpenter with his father and continued throughout his life until his retirement in 2018.

After selling their home in Lyndale, Minnesota they moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico where they have met a lot of new friends in there lovely sunshiny community.

A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at their home on Friday, June 28,373 No Problem Drive, Las Cruces, New Mexico,  88005.