Daniel Eugene Nelson passed away peacefully in his home on February 23, 2025, at the age of 91. Dan was born in Kimball, Nebraska, on May 21, 1933.  

Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lorraine (Schnell) Nelson, his sister Linda (Nelson) Thayer and his parents, Allan and Trude Nelson.  

Dan is survived by his daughter, Tracey Nelson; son, Jim Nelson; and daughter, Nancy Christensen. He is also survived by his brother Terry Nelson. Dan is also survived by four grandchildren: Josh Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Zach Christensen and Sarah Nelson and four great-grandchildren.

Dan graduated from Potter High School in 1951 and served in the Air Force following graduation. When he returned home from the service, he married the love of his life in 1957.  Together with their young daughter, they moved to Fremont where he graduated from Midland Lutheran College in 1963.

Dan began working at the Nebraska Natural Gas Co. as a meter reader while attending college. As he continued to fill various positions in the company, he moved his family to several communities across the state and eventually back to Fremont where he served as president of the company.

Dan has led his life by demonstrating a true and genuine passion for serving. He served as the president of the Salvation Army, president of Rotary, president of the Cozad Board of Education, president of his church congregation and a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

His family and friends will especially miss hearing his deep, rich singing voice as he participated for years in church choirs and the Pathfinder Barbershop Chorus.

Even in retirement he stayed very busy driving the Dillon courtesy van and delivering medications for a local pharmacy. He was an avid fisherman and cherished his many outings with his fishing buddies.

Dan will be missed for his unwavering support and care that he provided to his children and neighbors and friends. His calm display of common-sense advice provided a foundation for so many loved ones. His deep laughter and joy in living brought rich friendships to his life. His example of respectful and sincere love for his wife and family impacted many lives. His faith in his Lord has sustained him throughout his life and now at the time of his death. 

Visitation will be held at Peace Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, at 10:00 am, at Peace Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska.  A burial service will be held on Saturday, March 1, in Potter, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the family or Peace Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

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