Ronald James Nelson
March 21, 1939 - November 15, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Ronald James Nelson, age 77, passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Heritage Memory Care in Monona. He was born on March 21, 1939, the only child of Amos and Isabelle Nelson. Ron married Darilee K. Randall on June 10, 1961. He worked for Madison Metro Bus Company for many years, retiring in 2001. Ron enjoyed hunting, gardening, traveling, and watching car races and Packers games. Ron is survived by his wife of 55 years, Darilee; son, Randall (Peggy) Nelson; daughters, Kimberly (Shawn) Crary and Leanne Nelson; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Brady and Kayla Crary. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Messiah Lutheran Church. The family would like to give a special thank you to Heritage Memory Care in Monona and to Heartland Hospice for all of their care given to Ron. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Nov 17, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI null
Service
Thu Nov 17, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Gail Harrison
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My name is Gail Harrison my husband Dean and I worked with Ron for many years and he was a good 106!! A very pleasant man liked working with him. I live in the same neighborhood as you do. Very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
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Sue Richgels
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Dear Sister Darilee and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even when it is time to let go, it still hurts so much! May all the good memories and time help to heal your hearts. Our love ones will always be in our hearts and their memories will live on.
Sue
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Carl & Susan Burhop
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Darilee and family, we are so very sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are all such family at Messiah, and we have many fond moments & memories with Ron, he was a good man, and will be deeply missed. You will be in our heart, thoughts and prayers tomorrow as we could not be with you at this time. You are surrounded with love of family and friends, and beautiful memories of Ron's life that was shared with so many.