Stuart Gordon Nelson

Stuart Gordon Nelson obituary, Portage, IN

Stuart Gordon Nelson

Stuart Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes - Chesterton Chapel on Dec. 31, 2025.
Stuart Gordon Nelson, age 88, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away at home on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Raymond and Blanche (Holm) Nelson.
Stuart is survived by his loving wife, Trudy (Klapka) Nelson; son, Marc Nelson; two daughters, Leslie (Mark) Hallmen, Gina Nelson; two granddaughters, Amelia Hallmen, Ashley Espinoza; grandson, Michael Espinoza; brother, Larry (Darlene) Boegen; two sisters, Polly (Tom) Brill, Judy Murtha; and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Nelson; mother, Blanche Boegen; step-father, John Boegen; brother, Bradley Nelson; and brother in law, Denny Murtha.
Stuart was a United States Army Veteran and retired from the Chesterton Waste Water Treatment Facility following many years of service. He was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan and loved sharing root beer floats with his granddaughter. Stuart was a loving husband and father and will be missed.
Stuart's family will be having a Celebration of his Life at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stuart Gordon Nelson, please visit our floral store.

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