Richard Lewis Nelson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Lewis Nelson of Wapello, Iowa, born in Grandview, Iowa, who passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Nelson and Vera Nelson (Krahl); his wife Virginia Askren; and his brother Gerald. He is survived by: his sons, Phil Nelson (Darla) of Lee's Summit and Chuck Nelson of Marietta, Georgia; his grandchildren, Dr. Blake Durnell of Providence, Jordan Heavner (Grant) and Kaitlyn O'Connor of Lee's Summit, Missouri; and his great grandchild Palmer Heavner. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
