Don L. Nelson Obituary
The memory of Don L. Nelson of Emporia, Kansas, who passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 100, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Lewis and Lucille Nelson (Nolan). He is survived by: his grandchildren, Rob Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Jeremy Nelson, James Nelson, Brett Nelson, Brian Nelson, Tyler Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Eric Nelson, Laura Talkish, Mike, Mark Barta, Drew Nelson, Nick Nelson and Reagan Nelson; and his great grandchildren, Kaia, Elsa, Alaina, Leif, Sonja, Brenden, Ardey, Gracen, Presley, Jonah, Thunder, Hunter, Noah, Creed, Zeke, Kynslee, Keaton, Collin, Adilynne, Mia, Grady, Brecken, Chace, Charlotte, Colton, Elijah, Jensen, Venna, Dean, Ollie, Cooper and Genevieve.
The family will receive friends in the parish hall of the church from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. A memorial has been established for the Sacred Heart Cemetery with gifts sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Don L. Nelson, please visit our flower store.
