William "Bill" Nelson

1945 - 2021

William "Bill" Nelson

Sept. 19, 1945 - Sept. 8, 2021

WINFIELD, IN - William "Bill" Nelson, age 75, of Winfield, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude Ann Nelson (nee Nicksich); daughter, BillieAnn (Dean) Black; son, Mark (Kelley) Nelson; six grandchildren: Jake (Grace) Black, Scott Black, Collin, Myah, Logan and Zachary Nelson.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Nelson; "father", James Anthony Melosky; and aunt, Anne Melosky.

Bill grew up in Monongahela, PA, where he graduated from Monongahela High School Class of 1964 and began working for U.S. Steel there. He then transferred to South Works, U.S. Steel until that plant closed and was transferred to Gary Works, U.S. Steel and was in a management position with the Tin Division with over 40 years of service. Bill retired and consulted with Midwest Steel and worked with them for another 10 years. Bill was a longtime member of Boy Scouts of America where he was a troop leader for Troop #918 and Cub Scout leader for Pack #420. He was also a longtime member of the Valparaiso Kennel Club where he was involved with the Yorkshire Terrier showings. Bill loved golfing, fishing, camping, scuba diving and especially motorcycle racing. He also coached with the Four Season's Little League teams. Bill was a very hard worker, and a great provider to his family as a husband, father and grandpy.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Bill's name to the Yorkshire Terrier Rescue (yorkierescueofamerica.org) or to American Cancer Society (donate3.cancer.org)

Visit Bill's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.