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Richard D. “Dick” Nelson

Birth	:	30 Apr 1927
Death	:	26 Mar 2016 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5953636, -94.8654785
Description	:	. KJAN RICHARD "Dick" NELSON, 88, of Atlantic, died Mon., March 28th, at the Heritage House, in Atlantic. Funeral services for DICK NELSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., March 31st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 5-until 7-pm, Wednesday (3/30) . Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. 234 West South Street Exira, IA 50076 Richard "Dick" D. Nelson April 30, 1927 - March 28, 2016 30 Mar Wednesday Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Exira 31 Mar Thursday Service 10:30 AM... Read More	. KJAN RICHARD "Dick" NELSON, 88, of Atlantic, died Mon., March 28th, at the Heritage House, in Atlantic. Funeral services for DICK NELSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., March 31st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 5-until 7-pm, Wednesday (3/30) . Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. 234 West South Street Exira, IA 50076 Richard "Dick" D. Nelson April 30, 1927 - March 28, 2016 30 Mar Wednesday Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Exira 31 Mar Thursday Service 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Exira And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker,” so God made a farmer. On the 28th day of March 2016, Richard Dale Nelson, 88 of Atlantic, Iowa, was called upon by our father to join him in his paradise. Richard was born April 30, 1927 to Anton & Thea (Topp) Nelson on their family farm in Audubon County, Hamlin Township. He was baptized and confirmed in the Hamlin Lutheran Church and attended the Hamlin #4 country school through the 8th grade. Richard and his 9 siblings loved living on a farm and helping their parents with chores. He continued to carry this passion for farming and livestock with him through his entire life. Richard was drafted into the United States Army and eventually obtained a PFC ranking. He served in World War II (September 1946-May 1947) receiving a WWII Victory medal and in the Korean War (January 1953- November 1953) where he earned a Bronze Service Star, a United Nations service medal, and the National Defense service medal. Richards’s family farm became home to newlyweds Richard and Lois (Christensen) after they were united in marriage on March 17, 1950 at the Lutheran Parsonage in Audubon, IA. The couple raised chickens, hogs, dairy cows, and were row crop farmers. In 1958, the couple moved to a farm in Oakfield Township. To this union were born 3 children: twin daughters Denise and Donna, and one son David. The family continued to farm, milk cows, and enjoyed showing horses and participating in outdoor activities in their spare time. Richard was also employed as janitor at the Exira High School and was bus driver for the Exira and Atlantic school districts until 2005. The couple retired from farming and moved to Atlantic in 1995. Richard and Lois enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing cards. Richard was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church and Brayton Legion. Richard and Lois were very devoted to their children and grandchildren by following their activities at horse shows, sheep shows, and all school related events for the Exira Vikings and Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Spartans. Recently, their presence at school and community events has been greatly missed by many, as failing health and declining mobility limited their ability to attend those activities. In February 2016, Richard became a resident of the Heritage House. We take comfort knowing Richard is again living an active life on his heavenly farm, once again enjoying a drive on his beloved Allis-Chalmers tractor down a quiet country road. He is survived by XX. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Marius and Hanna Christensen; brothers, Nels (Anna) Nelson, Arnold (Pearle) Nelson, Gunnerth (Laura) Nelson and Andrew; sisters, Martha (Axiel) Nielsen, Mable (Hoger) Knudsen, Tilda Lykke, Hannah (Willie) Lange, and Rose Davis; brother-in-law, Harvey (Silva) Christensen; and a nephew, Jody Christensen. .

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Where is Richard D. “Dick” Nelson's memorial?
Richard D. “Dick” Nelson's memorial is located at: Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Richard D. “Dick” Nelson death?
Richard D. “Dick” Nelson death on 26 Mar 2016 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard D. “Dick” Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5953636
Longitude: -94.8654785

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Nelson

(1874 - 1952)

Thea Top Nelson

(1885 - 1972)

Siblings

Hannah Nelson Lange

(1912 - 2000)

Rose Nelson Davis

(1914 - 2001)

Gunnerth Ivan Nelson

(1919 - 1997)

Nels Christian Nelson

(1898 - 1987)

Mabel Nelson Knudsen

(1900 - 1972)

Andrew E Nelson

(1904 - 1969)

(unknow - unknow)

Mathilda Bertha “Tilda” Nelson Lykke

(1909 - 1980)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

2. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

3. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

4. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

5. Grove Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5462000, -94.7952000

6. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

7. Adventist Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

8. Highland Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

9. Bowen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

10. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

11. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

12. County Farm Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -94.7210999

14. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

16. North Branch Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6460000, -94.7222000

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

19. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

20. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

21. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

22. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

23. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

24. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992