Jerry Nelsen Obituary

Jerry Nelsen, born on December 25, 1941, passed away on August 7, 2026. Jerry leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Nelsen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ross Nelsen and Maxine Nelsen; his parents-in-law, Clarence and Frances Klein; his brother Jim Nelsen of Schwan's Ice Cream; and his sister-in-law Nancy Klein.

He is survived by: his wife Faye Nelsen; his daughter Lori Forsberg (Wade, family: Jessika Vigen, Westen, Wyatt, Brittney Gast, Parker, Bodie, Ivy, Cassidy Forsberg, Hunter, Chase, Emilee, Brantlee, Jadeann Forsberg); his granddaughter Sheri Bernard (Jon, family: Mackayla Rosas, Cody Bernard, Stephen) of Kingwood, TX; his sister-in-law Jolene Nelsen; his brother Joe Nelsen (Mary); and his brother-in-law Larry Klein (Linda). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the family and may be mailed to Schmidt Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.