Laurel W. Nelson

Laurel W. Nelson, age 92, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Wahoo. He was born July 3, 1927 in Ceresco to Herbert W. and Esther V. (Walin) Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco. Laurel married Rose M. Wageman on November 30, 1948. To this union were born two children, Gary W. Nelson and Marcia Kay Tetley. Laurel resided principally in Lancaster County, Nebraska where he engaged mostly in farming. In his earlier years, he also was employed as a carpenter. He sang in the church choir and was a Church Council Member for many years. Laurel served on the 4-H Council. He enjoyed fishing and raising pure-bred angus cattle. Laurel also loved traveling. He is survived by his wife Rose; children Gary (Lynette) Nelson, Marcia (Douglas) Tetley; grandchildren Stacey (Delta) Nelson, Crystal (Joel) Perrozzi, Julie (Dan) Stauffer, Joe (Angie) Lepore, James (Mellisa) Lepore; great-grandchildren Kolby Nelson, Jonah Perrozzi, Emilyn and Treycn Stauffer, Audrie, Maison, Payton, Nathan and Gage Lepore; sisters-in-law Wava Wageman, Eileen Wageman; nephews and nieces; a host of friends. Laurel was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Russel Lepore; grandchildren Rose Marie Lepore and William Dawson Stark. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco.