Dave Nelson Obituary
The memory of Dave Nelson of Gardner, Illinois, who passed away on March 16, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dave Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard Christian Nelson and Enola Nelson (Cumming). He is survived by: his pet Gunner; his wife Joyce Elaine Folmar; his children, Michael Nelson (Tammy) of Galesburg, Jon Nelson (Melissa) of Gardner and Erin Duffy (Mike) of Gardner; his grandchildren, Michael David Nelson (Madison Keyes), Christian Lee, Marlana Ferrari, Kevin Ferrari, David Nelson and Noah Nelson; his great grandchildren, Brody and Cadence Nelson; his brother Jim Nelson (Bonnie); his sisters-in-law, Judy Folmar of Peoria and Renee Folmar of Moore; his in-laws, William P and Lucille Folmar; and his brothers-in-law, William A Folmar and Patrick Folmar.
Please send Memorial gifts to Dwight United Methodist Church, 701 S. Columbia Street, Dwight, IL 60420 or Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 in Joliet—two organizations that provided Dave with community and comfort.
