Robert "Gus" Nelson, 80, of Letcher, SD, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 6, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Garden in Huron. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, at Holy Spirit. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.
Robert Nelson was born November 12, 1941, to Cliff and Ellen (Ohlson) Nelson in Mitchell, SD. Gus grew up in Forestburg along with his brother Doug.
On June 10, 1961, Gus married the love of his life, Joanne Moody. They were married for 61 years, and together raised their four children, Rick, Wendi, Sue, and Teresa.
Gus's life touched so many lives. From coaching softball, leading 4-H Horse, and many other youth projects, whether it be shooting sports or coaching girls or boys ball. He was a board member of the Sanborn Weed, Union Township, FSA, Elevator Board, and president of the 4-H Leaders Association. The highlight of his accomplishment was being elected into the 4-H Hall of Fame and receiving the Heatland Saddle Award in 2015. Gus was guided by the love of his family, faith, his passion for the 4-H Horse project, and hunting with family and friends.
Gus is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Rick (Linda) Nelson of Marion, Wendi (Chuck) Peer of Artesian, Sue (Bob) Severson of Garretson, and Teresa (Chuck) Wilson of Benson, MN; nine grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Faye Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and grandson, Ryley Peer.
- Bittner Funeral Chapel
Robert Nelson was born November 12, 1941, to Cliff and Ellen (Ohlson) Nelson in Mitchell, SD. Gus grew up in Forestburg along with his brother Doug.
On June 10, 1961, Gus married the love of his life, Joanne Moody. They were married for 61 years, and together raised their four children, Rick, Wendi, Sue, and Teresa.
Gus's life touched so many lives. From coaching softball, leading 4-H Horse, and many other youth projects, whether it be shooting sports or coaching girls or boys ball. He was a board member of the Sanborn Weed, Union Township, FSA, Elevator Board, and president of the 4-H Leaders Association. The highlight of his accomplishment was being elected into the 4-H Hall of Fame and receiving the Heatland Saddle Award in 2015. Gus was guided by the love of his family, faith, his passion for the 4-H Horse project, and hunting with family and friends.
Gus is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Rick (Linda) Nelson of Marion, Wendi (Chuck) Peer of Artesian, Sue (Bob) Severson of Garretson, and Teresa (Chuck) Wilson of Benson, MN; nine grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Faye Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and grandson, Ryley Peer.
- Bittner Funeral Chapel
Robert "Gus" Nelson, 80, of Letcher, SD, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 6, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Garden in Huron. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, at Holy Spirit. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.
Robert Nelson was born November 12, 1941, to Cliff and Ellen (Ohlson) Nelson in Mitchell, SD. Gus grew up in Forestburg along with his brother Doug.
On June 10, 1961, Gus married the love of his life, Joanne Moody. They were married for 61 years, and together raised their four children, Rick, Wendi, Sue, and Teresa.
Gus's life touched so many lives. From coaching softball, leading 4-H Horse, and many other youth projects, whether it be shooting sports or coaching girls or boys ball. He was a board member of the Sanborn Weed, Union Township, FSA, Elevator Board, and president of the 4-H Leaders Association. The highlight of his accomplishment was being elected into the 4-H Hall of Fame and receiving the Heatland Saddle Award in 2015. Gus was guided by the love of his family, faith, his passion for the 4-H Horse project, and hunting with family and friends.
Gus is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Rick (Linda) Nelson of Marion, Wendi (Chuck) Peer of Artesian, Sue (Bob) Severson of Garretson, and Teresa (Chuck) Wilson of Benson, MN; nine grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Faye Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and grandson, Ryley Peer.
- Bittner Funeral Chapel
Robert Nelson was born November 12, 1941, to Cliff and Ellen (Ohlson) Nelson in Mitchell, SD. Gus grew up in Forestburg along with his brother Doug.
On June 10, 1961, Gus married the love of his life, Joanne Moody. They were married for 61 years, and together raised their four children, Rick, Wendi, Sue, and Teresa.
Gus's life touched so many lives. From coaching softball, leading 4-H Horse, and many other youth projects, whether it be shooting sports or coaching girls or boys ball. He was a board member of the Sanborn Weed, Union Township, FSA, Elevator Board, and president of the 4-H Leaders Association. The highlight of his accomplishment was being elected into the 4-H Hall of Fame and receiving the Heatland Saddle Award in 2015. Gus was guided by the love of his family, faith, his passion for the 4-H Horse project, and hunting with family and friends.
Gus is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Rick (Linda) Nelson of Marion, Wendi (Chuck) Peer of Artesian, Sue (Bob) Severson of Garretson, and Teresa (Chuck) Wilson of Benson, MN; nine grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Faye Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and grandson, Ryley Peer.
- Bittner Funeral Chapel
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