Dale Nelson
  • Born on: August 24, 1943
  • Departed on: February 6, 2023
  • Resided in: Brooklyn, IA

Dale Nelson

Dale Edward Nelson, 79, of Brooklyn, IA passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home.  Dale was born August 24, 1943 in Waterloo, IA to Merrill and Lena (DeJaeger) Nelson. Dale married Mariann Ridder on June 1, 1963.

Dale and Mariann are survived by their loving family, their son Scott Nelson, and daughters Mechelle Ming and Janice (Wayne) Theel. Grandchildren Ashlee (Craig) Cave, Timothy Ming, Tori Nelson, Hannah Ming, Kateland (Alex) Theel, Jaycob (Leah) Theel, Isaiah Ming and Matthew Ming. Great Grandchildren Nikolai Nelson, Kodah Schmid, Colton and Aubrey Cave, Addelinn Kapler. Dale’s sister, Barb Peterson and brother, Ronnie (Bonnie) Nelson. Mariann’s brother, John Ridder. 

They are preceded in death by their parents, and Dale’s brothers and sisters, Darlene, Marilyn, Donnie, Gerald, Paul and Mary.

They will be missed by the many people who have crossed their paths during their lifetime.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on June 3, 2023 at Holiday Lake.

In lieu of flowers/gifts, we ask that any memorials/donations be sent to Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, 2001 Kimball Ave, 50702 in their memory.

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