Richard E. Nelson Obituary
The passing of Richard E. Nelson of Lawrence, Kansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 28, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard E. Nelson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Nelson and Blanche Nelson (Silver); his siblings, JoAnne Nelson, Edward Nelson, Eula Johnson, Robert Nelson and Muriel Strange; his grandson Tyler Miller; and his daughter-in-law Mary Beth Nelson.
He is survived by: his children, Jeff Nelson, J. D. Nelson and Jody Miller (Scott); his grandchildren, Taite Nelson, Kelsey Gotsche (Adam), Logan Miller, Kinsey Nelson, Kaylin Nelson, Kaleb Nelson and Caitlin Matthews; and his great grandchildren, Lilah Nelson, Collins Gotsche, Kyler Gotsche and Elliott Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum, 120 E. Mill Street, Lindsborg, KS 67456, or online at http://www.oldmillmuseum.org.
