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Ricky Ray “Rugged” Nelson

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Birth	:	14 Apr 1955 Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 2020 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Elliott, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1408005, -95.1544037
Description	:	Ricky “Rugged” Ray Nelson, age 65 of Elliott, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Rick Nelson was born April 14, 1955 in Greenfield, Iowa the son of Russell and Dorothy (Milner) Nelson. Rick grew up in Elliott and graduated from Griswold High School in 1973. Rick worked for Kaiser Construction and Gord’s Grocery. He later was the manager at NVRA Country Club, worked at the Hansen Grain Elevator in Griswold and Hoye Feed and Grain near Grant. Rick retired in 2020 from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. Rick... Read More	Ricky “Rugged” Ray Nelson, age 65 of Elliott, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Rick Nelson was born April 14, 1955 in Greenfield, Iowa the son of Russell and Dorothy (Milner) Nelson. Rick grew up in Elliott and graduated from Griswold High School in 1973. Rick worked for Kaiser Construction and Gord’s Grocery. He later was the manager at NVRA Country Club, worked at the Hansen Grain Elevator in Griswold and Hoye Feed and Grain near Grant. Rick retired in 2020 from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. Rick was a member of the Elliott Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years. He was recently recognized for his years of service. He always helped with the Elliott Hillside Cemetery Avenue of Flags. Rick was active with the Griswold Sports Boosters where he and Nancy coordinated the golf tournament and fundraiser auction for many years. He was also a member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge. Rick enjoyed golfing, playing cards, traveling, watching any sporting event and was always willing to volunteer. Rick was preceded in death by his father Russell Nelson in 2017 and his brother Mark Nelson in 2016. Survivors include his wife: Nancy Nelson of Elliott; mother: Dorothy Nelson of Elliott; mother-in-law: Betty Hossle of Emerson, IA; brothers-in-law: Dennis Porter of Rogers, AR and Allen Porter and wife Jackie of Red Oak, IA; nephew: Murphy Porter of Council Bluffs, IA; nieces: Cami Porter of Red Oak, IA and Lindsey Porter of Red Oak, IA and many aunts, uncles, cousins and a community of friends. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Hillside Cemetery in Elliott. There will be open viewing and visitation from 12 noon until 7 PM Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Elliott Volunteer Fire Department. We will be following CDC guidelines. Social distancing and face masks are recommended. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Where is Ricky Ray “Rugged” Nelson's memorial?
Ricky Ray “Rugged” Nelson's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Elliott, Montgomery County, USA.
When did Ricky Ray “Rugged” Nelson death?
Ricky Ray “Rugged” Nelson death on 14 Aug 2020 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ricky Ray “Rugged” Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1408005
Longitude: -95.1544037

Family Members:

Parent

Russel Charles Nelson

(1928 - 2017)

Dorothy Joan Milner Nelson

(1930 - 2020)

Siblings

Mark Allen Nelson

(1960 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
Elliott, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1408005, -95.1544037

2. Mercer Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1753006, -95.1650009

3. Waveland Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1738700, -95.1881500

4. Pilot Grove Center Cemetery
Elliott, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1190600, -95.0993700

5. Indian Graveyard
Sherman Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0955730, -95.1837580

6. Lowman Cemetery
Griswold, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1594009, -95.0886002

7. Pleasant Township Cemetery
Griswold, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2056000, -95.1370000

8. Haefflick Burial Site
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0726300, -95.1561700

9. L Laire Property Cemetery (Defunct)
Sherman Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0958257, -95.2224927

10. Pilot Grove Presbyterian Cemetery
Wallin, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0793991, -95.0699997

11. Saint Clair Cemetery
Red Oak Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0598400, -95.2049810

12. Flint Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2289009, -95.1841965

13. Center Ridge Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1452141, -95.2787018

14. Griswold Cemetery
Waveland Township, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2360992, -95.1735992

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0447006, -95.2275009

16. Tabor Cemetery
Wallin, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0543700, -95.0619900

17. Frankfort Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0271988, -95.1327972

18. Gomer Cemetery
Wales, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1171989, -95.3082962

19. Smith Cemetery
Griswold, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2606010, -95.1453018

20. Grant Cemetery
Grant, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1405983, -94.9906006

21. Mortons Mill Cemetery
Morton Mills, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0793991, -95.0085983

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0228004, -95.2205963

23. Old East Cemetery
Grant, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1444016, -94.9792023

24. Douglas Township Cemetery
Grant, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1360933, -94.9752558