Nels P. Nelson, Sr.

Nels P. Nelson, Sr., 55, of 7884 Mason Hill Rd., Driftwood, PA died at his residence, on Sunday (April 3, 2016) evening. He was born December 11, 1960 in Jeannette, PA a son of Lucille Wilson Nelson, Greensburg, PA and the late Richard Nelson. On February 26, 1982 in Jeanette he married Valerie Shusteric Nelson, who survives. Mr. Nelson worked for Lumber Township for many years until he became ill in 2006. He was a member of the Sterling Run Sportsman Club and St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium. Nels was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved gardening and spending time with his family. Surviving In addition to his wife Valerie Shusteric Nelson are Sons Nels Nelson, Jr., New Stanton, PA and Luke Nelson and his wife Courtney, Kent, OH a daughter Shawna Hostler and Travis, Driftwood, son Cory Humphrey, Driftwood and 8 Grandchildren; Victoria, Carlin, Novella, Aubree, Eli, Geneva, Laney, and River. Two Brothers: Jim Bateman and Cara, Gibsonia, Brother: Meldrum Nelson, Ruffs Dale, PA Sister: Lorrie Clark, Yukon. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Nelson and a Brother Rick Nelson. Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM followed by the funeral service at 6:00 PM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, officiating.

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Visitation

Barnett Funeral Home

Wednesday April 6th, 2016

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Emporium, PA

Funeral Service

Barnett Funeral Home

Wednesday April 6th, 2016

6:00pm

Emporium, PA

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