Duane Nelson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Duane Nelson of Rio, Wisconsin, who passed away on July 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Duane Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Duane may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his wife Shirley Jean Nelson; his brothers, Lavern Nelson and Charles Nelson; and his parents, Olai and Mildred.

He is survived by: his children, Eric Nelson (Kenda) of Rio and Lori Gilbertson (Keith); his grandchildren, Kashden Nelson, Trever Kelley and Laci Kelley (Justin Ritchie); his great grandchild Tyson Kelley; and his aunt Marion Henrickson.