Arthur William Nelson, age 99, of Lincoln, NE passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born to Thorwald and Winifred (Scott) Nelson on February 5, 1925 in Gresham, NE. A member of the American Legion Post #3, he proudly served in The United States Navy from 1944-1946. He was a Locomotive Engineer for Burlington Northern Santa Fe for 32 years. Arthur and his wife, Mary, spent many years traveling across North America, spending quite a bit of time in Arizona before returning to Nebraska. He enjoyed woodworking, making sure he had a shop wherever he lived.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Nelson, his parents, his siblings Robert Nelson, Leslie Nelson and Irene Heidtbrink, his son David Nelson and granddaughter Jennifer Vance.
He is survived by his son James (Linda) Nelson, of Lincoln, NE, daughters Penny Nelson-Trevena, of Spearfish, SD, and Sandy (Heath) Bridges, of Rapid City, SD. His grandchildren Jason (Kayla) Swanson of Rapid City, SD, Jeremy Swanson of Golden Valley, AZ, Justin (Karene) Swanson of Rapid City, SD, Harold Gene Johnson and Sara Vance. Great grandchildren; Caitlyn, Jason Michael and Brian Swanson, Isabella, William, Elizabeth and Alexander Swanson all of Rapid City, SD, Amiteal and Dayton Johnson and Carter William Dixon and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th, St., Lincoln, NE 68512. Family will greet friends prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be designated to Tabitha Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home.
