1924
Donald
2005
Donald D. Nelson
December 26, 1924 — November 19, 2005
Donald D. Nelson, 80 of Moline died Saturday, November 19, 2005, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at Bethel Assembly of God, Rock Island. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Bethel Assembly of God, 3535-38th Ave., Rock Island.
Donald was born December 26, 1924, in Reynolds, IL to T. Gunnard and Marie E. Lyon Nelson. He married Doris V. Korth on July 28, 1962, in Rock Island.
Donald was employed for 29 years at John Deere in the experimental lab in Silvis. He retired in February of 1989.
Donald was an Army veteran who served in Korea.
Donald was a member of Bethel Assembly of God, Rock Island where he was a former deacon, usher, Junior Boys Sunday school teacher, and member of the Prime Timers with the church. He was a Royal Ranger Commander for over 20 years. He was a member of the Local Union. He was also President of South Moline Township Fire Protection District.
A large portion of Donald's life was spent working on the family farm. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating and fishing in Minnesota.
SURVIVORS
Wife Doris
Daughter Debbie (Mark) Ulseth Moline
Sons Danny Nelson Milan, TN
David (Samantha) Nelson Rock Hill, SC
6 grandchildren Jesse (Bethanie) Nelson Batesville, MS
Cody Nelson Milan, TN
Elizabeth & Luke Ulseth Moline
Alex & Gracee Nelson Rock Hill, SC
Mother-in-law Bertie Biscontine Moline
Brother Gene (Kay) Nelson Orion
Nephew Kurt Nelson Orion
Online condolences may be expressed to Donald's family by visiting his obitaury at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at Bethel Assembly of God, Rock Island. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Bethel Assembly of God, 3535-38th Ave., Rock Island.
Donald was born December 26, 1924, in Reynolds, IL to T. Gunnard and Marie E. Lyon Nelson. He married Doris V. Korth on July 28, 1962, in Rock Island.
Donald was employed for 29 years at John Deere in the experimental lab in Silvis. He retired in February of 1989.
Donald was an Army veteran who served in Korea.
Donald was a member of Bethel Assembly of God, Rock Island where he was a former deacon, usher, Junior Boys Sunday school teacher, and member of the Prime Timers with the church. He was a Royal Ranger Commander for over 20 years. He was a member of the Local Union. He was also President of South Moline Township Fire Protection District.
A large portion of Donald's life was spent working on the family farm. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating and fishing in Minnesota.
SURVIVORS
Wife Doris
Daughter Debbie (Mark) Ulseth Moline
Sons Danny Nelson Milan, TN
David (Samantha) Nelson Rock Hill, SC
6 grandchildren Jesse (Bethanie) Nelson Batesville, MS
Cody Nelson Milan, TN
Elizabeth & Luke Ulseth Moline
Alex & Gracee Nelson Rock Hill, SC
Mother-in-law Bertie Biscontine Moline
Brother Gene (Kay) Nelson Orion
Nephew Kurt Nelson Orion
Online condolences may be expressed to Donald's family by visiting his obitaury at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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