Charles Arthur Nelson

Charles “Chuck” A. Nelson, age 81, passed through death to eternal life on Monday May 1st, 2017. Chuck was born to Ed and Dorothy Nelson in Concordia, Kansas on February 6, 1936. The youngest of five children, Chuck grew up on a farm in Jamestown, Kansas. He attended country school and graduated from both Jamestown High School and Pratt Junior College. He liked to brag that he graduated in the top ten of his class (of eleven). Chuck worked most of his career for The Boeing Company, where he obtained a management degree and retired as a Finance Manager in 1995. He served in his Church as an elder, Sunday School teacher, and a ready volunteer. He enjoyed life and had a variety of hobbies including hunting, fishing, camping, reading, waterskiing, woodcarving, and his weekly breakfast with the “Old Guys.” Chuck loved and was loved by the Lord, his family and friends. His favorite verse was Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother James Nelson, brother-in-laws Verner Wagner, Virgil Weigel, Loren “Zoomer” Logan, and Gerald Hebert; and sister-in-law Frances Hebert. He leaves behind his beloved wife Pauline; daughters Chelie Nelson, Leslie (Bret) Wayman, and Lisa (David) Johnston; grandsons Tomi (Katie) Lorik and Robi (Aaliyah Glenn) Lorik; sisters Betty Weigel, Wilma Jean Wagner, and Virginia Logan; brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Beverley McWilson; and several much loved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 5, 2017 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Memorial contributions can be made to South Rock Christian Church FreetoGrow building fund.

Friday, May 05, 2017

10:00 AM

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