Harlan R. Nelson's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2026 in Seward, Nebraska

Harlan R. Nelson

May 28, 1950 - August 1, 2026 (76 years old)

Seward, Nebraska

Harlan R. Nelson's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2026 in Seward, Nebraska

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Harlan R. Nelson

May 28, 1950 - August 1, 2026 (76 years old)

Seward, Nebraska

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Harlan R. Nelson Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Harlan R. Nelson (Seward, Nebraska) is shared. Harlan, born on May 28, 1950 in York, Nebraska, passed away on August 1, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harlan R. Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Hazel Nell Nelson (Erickson); his uncle Delmar Erickson; his friends, Duane and Jaala Nelson; his father Ralph Nelson; and his brother Clarence Nelson.

He is survived by: his sons, Craig Leybold (Tess) of Lincoln and Ryan Nelson (Brandize) of Madison; his wife Sandra Nelson (Leybold); his sister Eileen Miller (Ken) of Ulysses, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Seth Leybold, Kendean Bahr, Elijah Malsom, Declan Nelson, Ebeni Nelson, Micah Nelson and Malachi Nelson; his great grandchild Harlynn Leybold; his sisters-in-law, Linda Schildt (Marvin) and Donna Keane; his niece Candy Noe; his nephews, Rod Miller (Kati), Chad Nelson, Mike Schildt (Katherine), Matt Schildt, Jason Keane and Nick Keane; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kiersten Wegner, Elisiah Bevard, Nicholas Wegner, Christopher Wegner, Nathan Noe and Jack Inglis.

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Aug 07

Visitation

Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home
410 Jackson Ave, Seward, NE 68434

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Aug 07

Funeral service

Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home
410 Jackson Ave, Seward, NE 68434

Fri

Aug 07

Visitation

Olde Glory Theatre and Community Hall
348 Jackson Ave, Seward, NE 68434

Fri

Aug 07

Graveside service

Fairview Cemetery
8400 Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68507

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