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Derald Nelson Obituary
Derald "Derry" Nelson, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.
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Pamela Fahlbeck
November 4, 2025
May you rest in peace my friend. Derry and I go back to Cleveland Elementary School and through the years bumped into each other. Visited him several times at his home dropping off food and staying for chats. Prior to his progressive illness, attended the back yard range shoots. He had quite a collection and enjoyed showing them to those interested. He was a quiet modest man who always had his door open to visitors. You were a good man with a huge heart. RIP
Joe(Jay) Grimm
November 4, 2025
Great Conversations and gatherings, especially over the last 10 yrs.
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