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Jack Nelson Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Jack Edward Nelson, age 78 of Evansville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Hamilton Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, Indiana after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was born August 3, 1935 in Evansville. He was a 1953 graduate of Central High School and soon after joined the Marine Corps where he served from 1955 to 1957. He was also proud to serve on the Evansville Fire Department and retired in 1977 after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Union in Evansville as a driver for many trucking companies and retired in 2000. He was a member of the Evansville Athletic Club, River Bend Association, Order of the Owls, the Evansville VFW, and Evansville Retired Police and Firefighters Association. He enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family and friends, and most of all, helping others.
He is preceded in death by his father, Herschel Nelson; mother, Dorothy Nelson as well as a son, Michael Nelson.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Sue (Keown) Nelson; son, Ronald (Lisa) Nelson; sisters, Joanna (Donald) Hayden and Shirley (Clenneth) Kohlmeyer; brothers, Robert (Dorothy) Nelson, William (Darlene) Nelson, and James (Kathleen) Nelson all of Evansville, Indiana; sister-in-law Dorothy Jo Ennulat of Valparaiso, Indiana; nieces, nephews, and special family friends Addison Burk and Kelsey Burk.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held Saturday, February 22 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Evansville Athletic Club, located at 321 W. Oregon Street in Evansville. Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Evansville Retired Police & Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 4171, Evansville, IN 47724.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hamilton Pointe Health & Rehabilitation and Heritage Hospice for their compassion and friendship.
Condolences may be made online at www.zeimerfuneralhome.com.
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for Jack Nelson
Connie and Burl Akers
February 24, 2014
Sorry to learn about Jack's death. He always had a smile. Your family will be in our prayers
February 23, 2014
Carol, so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers.
Donald and Margaret Neu
February 22, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Karen Dallas
Phyllis Pyle
February 21, 2014
Dear Ronnie and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just ran into Lisa a couple weeks ago and she told me about your situation. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to both of you and your family. I would come to the celebration of life, but I just lost my mother on 12/21 and cannot bring myself to go just yet. But, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 21, 2014
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment and Infusion Staff
Bill Killian
February 21, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
February 21, 2014
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STAT CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
Beverly Wade
February 21, 2014
Carol & Ronnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Butch and I thought the world of Jack. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in pease in the Lord's hands.
April Jaco
February 21, 2014
Ronnie and Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. Love to you both!
February 20, 2014
In are thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Paul, Sherrie, Brett, and Andy Head
If you need anything do not hesitate to call.
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