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Jeffrey Nelson Obituary
Sprigfield, IL—Jeffrey "Jeff" B. Nelson, 58, of Springfield, died at 7:54 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Havana Health Care Center.
Jeff was born April 10, 1960, in Springfield, the son of Charles "Charlie" A., and Annette M. Williams Nelson, Jr.
Jeff graduated from Griffin High School in 1978 and earned his bachelor's degree from Notre Dame in Mechanical Engineering. He also earned his master's degree from the University of Illinois. He was employed with several institutions, but most recently he taught Math at Lincoln Land Community College and also tutored. Jeff enjoyed playing chess and frisbee golf and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Notre Dame fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Nelson, Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Annette Nelson of Springfield; son, Daniel J. Nelson of KY; brother, Kevin D. (wife, Christa) Nelson of Naperville; niece, Keeley Nelson; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Family will receive friends from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos Ave., Springfield. A Concelebrated Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Kuse, principal celebrant and Rev. Robert Jallas, concelebrant.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
The family of Jeffrey "Jeff" B. Nelson is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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Mary von Liski
September 19, 2018
Heartfelt sympathy, caring thoughts, prayers. Wishing the family: a song in your hearts; sunshine after the clouds; a rainbow after the rain; peace; treasured memories
David Johnston
September 10, 2018
Forty years ago at Notre Dame the two of us met in our residence hall. We forged a solid friendship. Jeff was a genuinely good man. I was fortunate to be a friend of his.
May the Notre Dame du Lac welcome him with a warm and loving embrace as he enters Heaven.
Dale Shores
September 10, 2018
For your loss.May God provide tender comfort through his word the Bible during this most difficult time. 2 Cor. 3-4,
September 8, 2018
May our loving God give the family the strength to carry on at this time of grief. Psalms 29:11. (JJ). Asheville, NC.
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