Perry Allen Nelson

Perry A. Nelson, 70, of Lincoln, formerly of Chapman, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Lincoln Manor in Lincoln. Graveside services will be on Thursday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Chapman Cemetery with Pastor Beth Gregory officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Perry was a simple man. He didn’t ask for much, He had a hard life, but he never gave up. He voiced his love for his family, friends, and his Lord continuously. He held no grudges. He faced the end with a bravery that most of us don’t have. His greatest joy in his life was his son Ken, and Ken’s wife Michelle. They stayed by his side and endured the storm with him. Perry Allen Nelson, was born August 21, 1947 in Grand Island to Norman and Lucille (Colby) Nelson. He was their first child with sister Gloria and brothers Scott and Stan also. Perry struggled in school, but he graduated from GISH in 1966. He was a carryout at Skagway, and after school he began work at Wortman’s in Aurora. He met and married Darlene Mizner and to this union they had a son Kenneth Allen. Perry also worked for the Aurora Public Schools as a janitor. Perry was then united in marriage to Joan Steinkraus of Omaha. They lived in Omaha before moving to Wahoo. Perry was employed at Boys Town. Perry’s wife was diagnosed with scleroderma and raynaud’s. Their health struggles were a huge hurdle for them, but they fought a good fight together. They helped each other survive on a daily basis. Joanie eventually passed away and Perry then came back to the area to be near his family and friends. During this time, Perry suffered with a cancer diagnosis. His treatment proved successful, and he continued to help his sister care for their aging mom. He was always a source of love and comfort. His health was always an issue. His nerves were bad, then the cancer, and then his heart gave out. We prayed and cried as we watched our hero fight for his life. I believe the good Lord said, “Perry, your struggle is over. Come home.” Perry’s survivors include his son, Ken and his wife Michelle Nelson of Exeter, his mother Lucille Nelson of Chapman, his sister Gloria and her husband Jack Barton of Chapman, his brother Scott and his wife Karen Nelson of Chapman, and his brother Stan and his wife Janet Nelson of Grand Island. Survivors also include Perry’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his nieces and nephews and cousins, whom he loved so dearly. And everyone loved him, he was a “Pear Bear”.

Perry Allen Nelson

August 21, 1947 - August 8, 2018