Richard Eugene Nelsen, age 72, of Waupaca, passed away on December 15, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.
He was born on January 30, 1946 in Oak Park, IL to Harold and Bertha (Pflug) Nelsen.
Richard is survived by his wife, Mary, Waupaca (WI); his daughter, Megan (Brent) Nelsen-Bayer, Fredonia (WI); his son, Ryan (Michelle) Nelsen, Edina (MN); his granddaughters, Sonnet Bayer and Simone Nelsen; his grandsons, Eli Bayer and Axel Nelson; his brothers, William Nelsen, Madison (WI), and Walter (MaryAnn) Nelsen, Madison (WI). Richard was preceded in death by his parents
A Celebration of Richard’s life will take place on Thursday December 27, 2018 at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca from 1-3:00 p.m. with eulogies and remembrances to be shared. Online condolences can be left at www.hollyfuneralhome.com.