Blake Nelsen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Blake Nelsen (Council Bluffs, Iowa), who passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Blake Nelsen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Nelsen and Patricia Nelsen (Leddy); his son Todd Nelsen; his brother Mark Nelsen; and his parents-in-law, Dave and Ruth Slaughter.
He is survived by: his wife Lynn Nelsen; his daughters, Rebecca Borges (Jeremy Ostendorf) and Jennifer Brandt (Rod); his grandchildren, Brandi Bayne, Caleb Borges and Rylee Brandt; his great grandchildren, ShaeLynn, Karson, Emmett and Blake; and his sister Kay Mocha (Bob).
A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory (1221 N 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).