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Survivors: wife, Zdenka; children, spouses, Dan and Linda, Kevin and Kelly, all Omaha, Craig and Patty, Mary, all Lincoln, Kirstin, Baltimore, John Jr., Matthew, Eagan, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Kristie, Nick, Daniel, Ryan, Nicholas, Andrew, Sophia, Nathaniel; six great-grandchildren; siblings, spouses, Carol Nelson, Lincoln, Joyce Popkin, Swansville, Minn., Jim and Judy Nelson, Oakland, Richard and Phyllis Nelson, Topeka, Kan., Don and Bonita Nelson, Ord. Preceded in death by: parents; brother, Kenneth Nelson.
Services: 1 pm. Monday, St. Thomas' Church, Falls City. The Rev. Father Robert Gerhardt. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the family choice. Wherry Mortuary, Humboldt.
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Matthew Nelson
January 7, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Love John, Jr. and Matthew
The Rev. Fr. John N. Nelson, Sr.
Matthew Nelson
January 7, 2018
We will always remember you as a great Father and Friend. We love youJohn, Jr. And Matthew
Bill and Kim Zersen
April 20, 2004
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Having recently gone through a loss of a parent, I know the challenges that lie ahead.
Gary & Cheryl Lee
April 17, 2004
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Gary & Cheryl
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Father, brother, friend, countryman
April 17, 2004
Country boy at heart
April 17, 2004
Richard Nelson
April 17, 2004
Brothers by birth, I would affectionately refer to him as 'Brother Father John' or 'Father Brother John', to recognize his chosen role in serving his God, his family, and his fellowships. John was more than just a brother, he was a friend, and a fellow Christian journeyman. I miss him, yet take pleasure in knowing there is no final goodbye for those who know Christ. Jesus is preparing a place for us; we will meet again. I will continue to love and treasure John's earthly family both because of who they are and who John was. I did and will continue to love him very much. I treasure having Johnny as part of my life, and am honored to have been part of his. He was my friend, my brother John.
- Richard
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