Nelson, 79, St. Marys, died at 5:11 p.m., at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center.
He was the son of Arthur and Mary (Tucker) Smith. On Aug 31, 1963, he married Patricia V. Burklo, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Vincent Edward (Vicki) and Greg (Suzanne) Smith, both St. Marys; a daughter, Lynda (Bill) Katterheinrich, New Knoxville; two brothers: Linden (Janice) and Roy (Sue) Smith, both Lima; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: infant Linda and a sister linked below.
A 1958 graduate of Elida High School, he worked as a machinist for the Minster Machine Co. Following his retirement, he drove vehicles for Kerns Ford in St. Marys for a number of years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, and of the Lions Club, St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included traveling, boating and collecting and operating model trains. He also enjoyed supporting the St. Marys Roughrider football program and the Ohio State University.
Services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Melodi Hagens, officiating. Burial follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.
He was the son of Arthur and Mary (Tucker) Smith. On Aug 31, 1963, he married Patricia V. Burklo, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Vincent Edward (Vicki) and Greg (Suzanne) Smith, both St. Marys; a daughter, Lynda (Bill) Katterheinrich, New Knoxville; two brothers: Linden (Janice) and Roy (Sue) Smith, both Lima; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: infant Linda and a sister linked below.
A 1958 graduate of Elida High School, he worked as a machinist for the Minster Machine Co. Following his retirement, he drove vehicles for Kerns Ford in St. Marys for a number of years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, and of the Lions Club, St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included traveling, boating and collecting and operating model trains. He also enjoyed supporting the St. Marys Roughrider football program and the Ohio State University.
Services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Melodi Hagens, officiating. Burial follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.
Nelson, 79, St. Marys, died at 5:11 p.m., at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center.
He was the son of Arthur and Mary (Tucker) Smith. On Aug 31, 1963, he married Patricia V. Burklo, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Vincent Edward (Vicki) and Greg (Suzanne) Smith, both St. Marys; a daughter, Lynda (Bill) Katterheinrich, New Knoxville; two brothers: Linden (Janice) and Roy (Sue) Smith, both Lima; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: infant Linda and a sister linked below.
A 1958 graduate of Elida High School, he worked as a machinist for the Minster Machine Co. Following his retirement, he drove vehicles for Kerns Ford in St. Marys for a number of years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, and of the Lions Club, St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included traveling, boating and collecting and operating model trains. He also enjoyed supporting the St. Marys Roughrider football program and the Ohio State University.
Services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Melodi Hagens, officiating. Burial follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.
He was the son of Arthur and Mary (Tucker) Smith. On Aug 31, 1963, he married Patricia V. Burklo, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Vincent Edward (Vicki) and Greg (Suzanne) Smith, both St. Marys; a daughter, Lynda (Bill) Katterheinrich, New Knoxville; two brothers: Linden (Janice) and Roy (Sue) Smith, both Lima; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: infant Linda and a sister linked below.
A 1958 graduate of Elida High School, he worked as a machinist for the Minster Machine Co. Following his retirement, he drove vehicles for Kerns Ford in St. Marys for a number of years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, and of the Lions Club, St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included traveling, boating and collecting and operating model trains. He also enjoyed supporting the St. Marys Roughrider football program and the Ohio State University.
Services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Melodi Hagens, officiating. Burial follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.
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