Roger L. Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Roger L. Nelson (Independence, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 82, on March 19, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roger L. Nelson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Sharon Nelson; his son Brett Nelson; his parents, Mervin Nelson and Grace Nelson; his parents-in-law, John Van Sloten and Agnes Van Sloten-Heronemus; and his stepfather Albert Heronemus.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Nelson; his children, Scott Nelson and Sandy Hirschauer (Tom); his daughter-in-law Vicki Nelson; his daughters, Charity Pankonin (Aaron) and Vanessa Greven (Dirk); and his siblings, Audrey Elliott, David Nelson (Rita) and Mary Banwart (Bob). He is also survived by grandchildren.

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