Obit: Nelson, Richard L. (1944 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Becon, Neitzel, Nelson, Nichols, Olson, Raasch, Stibbe, Witt

----Source: The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, WI) 1/20/2018

Nelson, Richard L. (14 FEB 1944 - 18 JAN 2018)

Richard L. Nelson, age 73, of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his residence.

At Richard's request, there will be a private service for the family held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Holway.

Richard was born on February 14, 1944, the son of Robert and Sylvia (Olson) Nelson. He was united in marriage to Florence Stibbe on August 7, 1965 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Holway. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2016.

Richard worked for Weathershield in Medford for several years. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Holway where he was the caretaker. Richard also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, playing cards, camping, bird watching, taking walks and puzzles. He was especially fond of his pets. Most importantly, Richard cherished his family.

Richard is survived by three children: Rick (Mary) Nelson of Rib Lake, Rhonda Nelson of Medford, and Kevin (Amy) Nelson of Medford; and six grandchildren: Ash (Elyse) Nelson of Stoddard, Nik (Emily) Nelson of Somerset, Jenna Nelson (Dillon Witt) of Colorado Springs, CO, Jamie Nelson (Derrick Neitzel) of Medford, Chase and Brandi Nelson of Medford and one great-granddaughter, Kora Nelson of Somerset. He is further survived by two brothers and one sister: Harvey (Anita) Raasch of Reedsburg, Ron (Alice) Nichols of Reedsburg and Shirley (Wes) Becon of Cumming, GA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Florence.