Nelson E. Vensel Obituary
We announce the death of Nelson E. Vensel of Bedford, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Nelson will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson E. Vensel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward E. Vensel and Ferne E. Vensel (Brandt); and his son Michael Vensel. He is survived by: his wife Linda Vensel (Hershberger); his daughters, Stephanie Martz and Christy Kidd; his sons-in-law, Andy Martz of Bedford and Eric Kidd of Bedford; his grandchildren, Brittany Alexander (Jake), Jeffrey Kidd, Emily, Elizabeth and Kacey Martz; his great grandchildren, Aiden and Theo Alexander; and his siblings, Trudy Cseko (late Carl) of Mechanicsburg and Paul "Smoke" Vensel (Dorothy) of Bedford.
Those wishing to make a donation in Ted's name may do so to the Fort Bedford Honor Guard, 1399 Lafayette Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664.
