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Jonathan Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Jonathan Edward

October 25, 1979 - December 21, 2021

Jonathan Edward Nelson, age 42 of Omaha, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; one aunt, and one uncle.

He is survived by his loving wife; four children; his mother; father; step-mother; father-in-law; brother-in-law; two brothers; and numerous cousins.

FUNERAL with full Military Honors will be held at 11am on Thursday, December 30, at the Omaha National Cemetery. Following the Service will be a luncheon and CELEBRATION of Life at the Water's Edge Church starting at 11:45am.

The family is requesting memorials be made to the family to support his children's future.

Donations can be made to www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-Jon-Nelson or Venmo at (Heather-Nelson-198).

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2021.

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VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN

December 27, 2021

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and restful Peace

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December 26, 2021

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