AKRON - Dick J. Nelson, 79, of 10589 S. Hoosier Ave., Silver Lake, died at 11:30 a.m. June 7, 2010, in his residence.
He was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Akron, to Alford and Iva Perry Nelson. On May 16, 1959, in Fort Wayne, he married Iva VanDoren, who died Dec. 6, 2002.
He was a machinist at Gripco Fasteners, South Whitley, for 30 years. He attended Mentone and Warsaw prior to graduating from Laketon High School in 1950. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was a lover of Indiana University basketball. He also wanted to make a special thanks to all of his caregivers over the years.
Surviving are a sister, Isabelle Floor, Elkhart; two brothers, Paul Nelson, Columbus, and Oliver (and spouse Sandy) Nelson, Elkhart; a sister-in-law, Joyce VanDoren, Akron; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Lewis, Devere, Bruce, Dorwin, Robert, Earl and Stanley Nelson; and five sisters, Jane Harter, June Barrett and Coleen, Julie and Karen Nelson.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Ed French officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery with military rites by members of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, Rochester.
Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
