Vern A Nelson

Vern A Nelson

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Mar

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel

1140 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162

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Mar

10

Service

10:30 a.m.

Evangelical Free Church - Sidney

2763 11th Ave., Sidney, NE 69162

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Vern Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC on Feb. 18, 2026.
Vern A. Nelson, age 75 of Potter, Nebraska passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney on Monday, February 16, 2025. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney with Pastor Kyle Larson Officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Friends may stop by the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday, March 9th from 1:00-6:00 P.M. to leave their condolences for the family. Family will be present from 4:00-6:00 P.M

A full obituary will be published when available.

You may view Vern's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Vern's care and funeral arrangements

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Vern always greeted me with a smile and a big hug at church. I will miss that so much. Prayers to the family
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Upcoming Events

Mar

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel

1140 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

10

Service

10:30 a.m.

Evangelical Free Church - Sidney

2763 11th Ave., Sidney, NE 69162

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels