Vernon Dale Nelson

He was born November 13, 1923 to Ottilie (Bosecker) and Lewis Wilson Nelson. He married Iva Thread on June 6, 1943 and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2017.

Vernon was a Veteran, and a rural mail carrier. He was an avid hunter, and he enjoyed boating and ballroom dancing. He was a member of the Bone Gap Christian Church, the Bone Gap American Legion, the Mt. Carmel VFW, and the Mt. Carmel Elks Club.

He is survived by two sons: Greg (Nancy) Nelson of Albion and Nick Nelson and his fiancée Rose Mary Barrett; three grandchildren: Preston (Cassie) Nelson, Bethany (Dave) Witte, and Zachary (Melitta) Nelson; and seven great-grandchildren: Caelyn, Caesyn, Cy, Noralyn, Garrett, Elliott, and Warren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and six siblings.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 2, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery with military rites at the graveside.

Memorials may be made to the Bone Gap Christian Church.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.ingramfh.net.

Ingram Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.