Thomas Robert Nelson Obituary

The passing of Thomas Robert Nelson (Aurelia, Iowa) occurred on August 29, 2026. Thomas, born on March 12, 1946 in Cherokee, Iowa, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Robert Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Nelson and Ruth Nelson (Brown); his in-laws, James of Sutherland and Pearl Powell of Sutherland; his brothers-in-law, Daryl Einerwold of Alta and Ted Powell of Des Moines; and his nephews, Chad Einerwold of Alta and Zac Einerwold of Alta.

He is survived by: his former wife Patricia Nelson of Alta; his children, Matthew Nelson (Hilary Sanzel) of Chicago, IL, Molly Nelson-Braland (Scott Braland) of Batavia, IL and Marny Nelson of Alta, IA; and his grandchildren, Ethan Nelson-Braland of Batavia, IL and Abby Nelson-Braland of Juneau, AK.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in Tom's honor.