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Vern R Nelson

Birth	:	6 Mar 1928
Death	:	19 Aug 2020 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	McCallsburg Cemetery, McCallsburg, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1600116, -93.3859885
Description	:	Vern Nelson, 92, of McCallsburg, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Funeral services at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Sandmann officiating. Burial in the Warren Township Cemetery in McCallsburg. Vern was born on March 6, 1928, the son of Hans and Alma (Zschille) Nelson. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in McCallsburg in 1942. Vern graduated from McCallsburg High School in 1945. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1947. He was married Marilyn Thompson on December 5, 1953, at... Read More	Vern Nelson, 92, of McCallsburg, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Funeral services at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Sandmann officiating. Burial in the Warren Township Cemetery in McCallsburg. Vern was born on March 6, 1928, the son of Hans and Alma (Zschille) Nelson. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in McCallsburg in 1942. Vern graduated from McCallsburg High School in 1945. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1947. He was married Marilyn Thompson on December 5, 1953, at Bethany Lutheran Church in McCallsburg. To this union four children were born, Kim, Gayle, Dannie, and Pamela. Vern and Marilyn formed Nelson Home Improvement of which he retired from in 2007 but continued doing many small jobs after his retirement with the help of his grandson. Vern was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Mens Bible Study, and served as Trustee for the church. He also served his community as a first responder, volunteer firefighter, Lions Club member, and had 75 years of continuous service of the American Legion, Samuel Reid Post #334 of McCallsburg. In 2001 Vern and Marilyn were presented the Un-sung Hero Award by the Ames Noon Rotary and Tribune. He was awarded the McCallsburg Citizenship Award by the McCallsburg Lions Club in 2001. Survivors include his children Kim (Kathy) Nelson, Gayle (Larry) Springer, Pam (Mark) Hendrick, and daughter-in-law Lisa Nelson, all of McCallsburg. He will be greatly missed by his 11 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Bob Nelson, nieces, nephews and Marilyn's family, which have been a blessing to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marilyn, son Dan, granddaughter Katie, sister Mary (Kenny) Engelking, sister-in-law Bobolene Nelson, and niece Diane. Picture and obituary courtesy of Fredregill Funeral Home

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Vern R Nelson's memorial is located at: McCallsburg Cemetery, McCallsburg, Story County, USA.
When did Vern R Nelson death?
Vern R Nelson death on 19 Aug 2020 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vern R Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1600116
Longitude: -93.3859885

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Peter Nelson

(1893 - 1987)

Alma M Zschille Nelson

(1899 - 1996)

Spouse

Marilyn Loretta Thompson Nelson

(1934 - 2009)

Siblings

Mary Frances Nelson Engelking

(1935 - 2014)

Children

Dan R Nelson

(1958 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.1600116, -93.3859885

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7. Roland Cemetery
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9. Fosen Cemetery
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10. Concord Cemetery
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13. Sheffield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

14. Evergreen Memory Gardens
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Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

15. Knoll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1225014, -93.2055969

17. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

18. Mamrelund Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2428017, -93.5408020

19. Rorem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2813988, -93.4843979

20. Sowers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1805992, -93.5768967

21. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

22. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

23. Hubbard Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2994003, -93.3005981

24. Colo Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420