Nick grew up in Omaha, NE and attended North High graduating in 1959. Following High School, he was an auto mechanic for O’Daniel Oldsmobile. On June 25, 1961 he married his high school sweetheart Patricia Andrew at Pearl Memorial Methodist church in Omaha, NE. Later in life he became the owner of Nelson Plumbing for 26 years.
Nick was a member of Saint Peters Lutheran Church of North Bend. He enjoyed time spent at his cabin in Lynch, NE. Nick loved family time especially celebrating holidays with his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents Nicholas & Edith Nelson and sister Joan Galbraith.
Survived by wife Patricia of Morse Bluff, NE. Daughters Kathie Englert (Jimmy Williams), Vicki Orsi (Sam),Connie Rathbun (Dave) and Jennifer Abels (Dan) all of Omaha, NE; brother Don (Sandi) of Silverton; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on April 15th at Saint Peters Lutheran Church in North Bend, NE. Visitation from 9:00-11:00 am. Private family service at 11:00 am.
Memorials to Open Door Mission.
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