Adrian Ray Nelson
November 16, 1947 — December 21, 2023
Adrian Ray Nelson son of Lowell and Arlene Nelson was born on November 16, 1947 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended country school until second grade, and then transferred to Irwin Schools where he graduated in 1967. In November of 1967 he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served 3 tours of the Mediterranean Sea. He was honorably discharged in November of 1971.
Adrian met the love of his life, Linda Mathisen in 1965. They were united in marriage on March 18, 1972 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. To this union, three sons were born: Chris, Seth and Adam.
Adrian farmed for 3 years and worked as a hired man for the next 7. He also worked for Robinson Implement in Irwin and then worked for Irwin Home Improvement for 33 years. He then went on to work for Shelby County Roads for 2 years as a sprayer. Adrian was an avid lover of fishing and hunting. Especially turkeys. In 1980, Adrian joined the Kirkman Fire Department where he spent many years as the Assistant Chief.
Adrian passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on December 21, 2023 attaining the age of 76 years, 1 month and 5 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Arlene Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Nelson of Kirkman, IA; children Chris (Leah) Nelson of Audubon, IA, Seth (fiancé Cindy Schwery) Nelson of Panama, IA, Adam Nelson of Kirkman, IA; 4 grandchildren; brother, Jim (Dixie) Nelson of Manilla, IA; other family members and many friends.
Adrian met the love of his life, Linda Mathisen in 1965. They were united in marriage on March 18, 1972 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. To this union, three sons were born: Chris, Seth and Adam.
Adrian farmed for 3 years and worked as a hired man for the next 7. He also worked for Robinson Implement in Irwin and then worked for Irwin Home Improvement for 33 years. He then went on to work for Shelby County Roads for 2 years as a sprayer. Adrian was an avid lover of fishing and hunting. Especially turkeys. In 1980, Adrian joined the Kirkman Fire Department where he spent many years as the Assistant Chief.
Adrian passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on December 21, 2023 attaining the age of 76 years, 1 month and 5 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Arlene Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Nelson of Kirkman, IA; children Chris (Leah) Nelson of Audubon, IA, Seth (fiancé Cindy Schwery) Nelson of Panama, IA, Adam Nelson of Kirkman, IA; 4 grandchildren; brother, Jim (Dixie) Nelson of Manilla, IA; other family members and many friends.
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