Harry A. Nelson, 94, of North Platte, passed away July 14, 2019 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. He was born April 8, 1925 to Fingal and Alice (Marr) Nelson at Maxwell, NE.
Harry graduated from Maxwell High School with the class of “43”. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946, serving during WWII.
On July 27, 1946, he was united in marriage to Viola I. Patterson in North Platte, where they spent most of their married life. Harry was employed at Shrake Auto Body and Wrights Body Shops.
He is survived by his children, Linda (Ron Koester) Flood, Steve Nelson both of North Platte and Jeff (Carolyn) Nelson of Littleton, CO; four grandchildren, Rob Flood, Jim (Jen) Flood, Klete (Damerose) Nelson and Cathy Kohler; two step grandchildren, Kristopher (Kerie) Matshullal and Erin (Todd) Kindred; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; sister, Joan (Don) Ditson; brothers, Dick (Marilyn) Nelson and Tom (Marge) Nelson; many nieces, nephews and other family.
Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to the Shriners Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18 at First Christian Church with the Rev. Jan Ekstedt officiating. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.