Richard L. "Dick" Nelson

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Merle Hay Funeral Home

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February 23, 2026

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Merle Hay Funeral Home Chapel

4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

Feb

Service

11:00 a.m.

Merle Hay Funeral Home Chapel

4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Camille Sheridan

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Our deepest condolences to the Nelson family. May the beautiful memories you shared bring peace.

Your neighbor - Kevin and Camille Sheridan

Merle Hay Funeral Home

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February 23, 2026

Richard Nelson Obituary

Visitation will be held from 10am to 11am on Saturday February 28, 2026, at Merle Hay Funeral Home Chapel, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, followed by a brief remembrance service at 11am, with burial immediately following. Dick Nelson, bo... Read Richard Nelson's Obituary

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