Jerry Nelson, 60, of Warren, PA., died peacefully Monday evening, September 3, 2018 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home after a 12 ½ year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born April 26, 1958 in Jamestown, N.Y. and was the son of the late Harvey Leroy and Clara Rose Burke Nelson. Jerry was a longtime Warren area resident. He graduated in 1976 from Warren Area High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in 1980 from Grove City College. Jerry was employed with Betts Industries as a salesman for 19 years. He was a member of the North Warren Presbyterian Church where he was a Past Ruling Elder. He was a member of Blueberry Hill Golf Club and the Warren Elks Lodge.
Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing and outings with his Grove City College friends, but especially enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ellen Yucha Nelson whom he married at the Warren State Hospital Interfaith Chapel on August 27, 1983, 2 Children – Joseph Jerald Nelson and wife, Heather of Russell, PA., Emma Kathryn Jones and husband, Michael of Edinboro, PA., 2 Brothers – John K. Nelson and his companion, Yolanda Nelson of Enumclaw, WA., James H. Nelson and wife, Lois of Bridgewater, N.J., 2 Grandchildren – Madelyn Ruth Nelson and Daniel Jerald Jones, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 P.M. A Memorial Service will be conducted Friday, September 7, 2018 at the North Warren Presbyterian Church, 200 S. State Street, Warren, PA at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Burfoot “Buddy” Ward, Pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Erie Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 210 W. 6th Street, Suite #1, Erie, PA., 16507 or Hospice of Warren County, earmarked for the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, 1 Main Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
To the Nelson Family,
So sorry to hear the news of Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Sincerely,
Kevin and Pam Martin
To the entire Nelson family. I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. As one of the “neighborhood kids” I know he will be missed. In my mind he’s already climbing the hill out back, sled riding & swinging on the grapevines with Kelly Allen and others of our neighborhood that’s gone before him. My heart & prayers are with you at this time. I know I speak for my family when I say, Jerry was a great friend when we were kids! I know he grew into a wonderful person!
Here’s to childhood,
Nancy (Dies) Campbell
My heart and prayers go out to the entire Nelson family. Jerry was a very good basketball player for me when I coached him on the Beaty Dragons 9th grade team. He once scored 21 points in a game. He also was a very nice young man. He fought very hard in life going through some difficult times! I’m glad he got to share some victories in golf with his son. God Bless and RIP Jerry.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember fondly working with Jerry on session at church and also talking with him at the casino after Jon passed as you guys helped me to feel I wasn’t alone and that is what I hope you can feel with this short note.
I knew Jerry from Betts, always a smile and a friendly hello.
I’m sorry for your loss, and he will be missed by all who knew him. may he Rest In Peace
Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. His sense of humor and his friendship. Touched all in the industry, he made his customers his friends.
Ellen, Joe & Emma, this has taken me sometime to type something about Jerry. He was my mentor working with him at Betts, he took me underneath his wing when I was a rookie and helped me succed at my job. I owe him a lot for this. When it comes to my wife and family, Jenny mentioned that every time she saw him, he would give her a big hug. I laugh that I had to send him updated pictures of my children so he could hang them in the sales office.
Many customers have called me this week after hearing about Jerry’s passing and we laughed about the times that he has traveled with us.
Please remember that, you as a family made Jerry proud. For me I lost a really great friend. I will miss the random text messages on Sunday afternoons and also his one line comments, and of course getting together in Warren every December with him.
God bless you and your family.
Ive had the priveledge to be Jerry’s Head Golf Professional 2x a year for many years during the CVCC Member Guest golf events. He was a man of class, integrity, and extremely humble. All traits he successfully passed onto his son Joe (and Im sure his daughter too, whom Ive never met). He will be missed.
My condolences to the entire Nelson family. He will be missed
Dear Ellen, Joe, Emma and families..
We grieve the loss of your your true love, Jerry.
There are no words to express the love and admiration we have for your family.
Our Lord has been and will continue to be with you forever…as you well know!
Thank you for the priceless example all of you shared of your faith and hope in Christ.
We send our love..
.
John and Jerry Schultz
Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Dear Ellen. Joe, and Emma,
I am truly so very, very sad to hear of Jerry’s death. He fought a long and tough battle with great dignity and his fantastic faith in God. I will sorely miss him. I am so happy to have spent time and had such a wonderful chat with him at the Christmas party this past December May God give you all strength in the days ahead. Love to you all.
Jerry was such an amazing example of joy in trial. I will always remember him saying, “God is good – all the time.” My sympathy with you, Ellen, and the kids and grandkids. You have also been an example of faithfulness and love. Doug and I are praying for you for strength in the days ahead.
Dear Ellen, Joe, Emma:
The years have passed too quickly. It seems like just yesterday you were a young family that shared yourselves with me daily. Much time has gone by but look at what has been accomplished. What a joy and satisfaction Jerry must have felt as he reflected on the family he created. His life was one with wonderful accomplishments that were possible because of the man he was. A person’s true character is shown in the face of adversity. Jerry had his share of that yet he refused to become bitter. What a beautiful lesson of endurance he leaves behind.
How very true the Bible’s words are at 1 Corinthians 15:26 when it speaks of death as an enemy. The days ahead will surely be difficult without this treasured member of your family by your side but I feel sure that your dear family will follow in the footsteps of your husband and father and face each future day with determination and love. And as you do so may it bring you comfort to remember his legacy continues in you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hello, I just heard the news of Jerry’s passing via the Grove City “GEEDUNK” magazine. I’m not sure if this will ever get to the immediate family but I would like to send my deepest condolence’s. Jerry was a great guy in college and I’m sure we shared many of the same memories With that God Bless to all who knew him and loved him. Frank Bzorek DIK 1979