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Peter Alton Adolphus NELSON

Peter Alton Adolphus NELSON obituary, Fort Worth, TX

Peter NELSON Obituary

Age 78, of Fort Worth, Texas Passed away on June 5, 2023, with his wife, Cynthia (Pletan), by his side. Peter and Cyndy were married in 1968. Peter served in Vietnam from 1968-69 as a sergeant and Scout Dog Handler with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) where he was awarded a Bronze Star and an Air Medal. Peter and Cyndy raised their family in the St. Paul Mounds Park neighborhood from 1970-83. He worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and retired in 2005 after 36 years. His work moved his family out of Minnesota to Kansas, Washington State, and Texas. In addition to his railroad vocation, Peter enjoyed working on his in-laws' farm (Kenneth and Myrtle Pletan) near Wendell, MN, during harvest season. Peter is survived by his wife, Cyndy; their children Darryl (Ashley), Laralynn (Edward), Peter J. (Melissa) and Andrew; their 10 grandchildren; his siblings June, Margaret, Noreen, George and Sonja; and many nieces and nephews. Peter was preceded in death by their daughter, Melissa Anne, and his parents, Walfred Nelson and Hilda (Steen) Nelson Rucci. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. in person and online at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7620 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, TX, 76118. Blessed be the memory of Peter Nelson.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jul. 30, 2023.

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Leandra Nelson

August 9, 2023

I am truly going to miss talking to you. I so enjoyed your feedback. I feel blessing having you in my life. I enjoyed laughter with you. Until we meet again. God bless you in heaven. enjoy being with Smokey and Sheba. My sincere condolences to all of the Nelson family. he´s proud of each, and everyone of you he was faithful to the end Of his earthly journey.

Deaconess Pamela Buhler

August 5, 2023

May God be your comfort during this time. Thinking of you and sending prayers your way.

Earnie Ray

August 2, 2023

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13&14.

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