Randy L. Nelson
September 8, 1953 — January 27, 2019
Randy L. Nelson, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids following a lengthy battle with cancer. Per Randy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2019 at Hope Lutheran Church, 2736 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa followed by a time for sharing memories. Private burial will be at Linwood Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Randy was born September 8, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Hardy and Annabelle “Ann” (Moritz) Nelson. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Randy worked as the warehouse manager at Terry-Durin Company during his 47 year career. He loved Harleys and his old Indian motorcycle. Randy also loved the outdoors. He was very artistic and a skilled wood carver. Randy was a jokester with a soft heart. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed putting a smile on everyone’s face.
Survivors include his siblings, Sheila (John) Gillick of Faribault, Minnesota, Diana Nelson Thomsen of Cedar Rapids, Richard (Betty) Nelson of Cedar Rapids, Robert (Allison) Nelson of Mankato, Minnesota and Russell Nelson of Cedar Rapids; several nieces and nephews; his special family at Terry-Durin Company; and his canine companion, Scout.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Ann Nelson and grandparents, William and Theresa Moritz.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU physicians and staff at Mercy Medical Center.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Randy was born September 8, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Hardy and Annabelle “Ann” (Moritz) Nelson. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Randy worked as the warehouse manager at Terry-Durin Company during his 47 year career. He loved Harleys and his old Indian motorcycle. Randy also loved the outdoors. He was very artistic and a skilled wood carver. Randy was a jokester with a soft heart. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed putting a smile on everyone’s face.
Survivors include his siblings, Sheila (John) Gillick of Faribault, Minnesota, Diana Nelson Thomsen of Cedar Rapids, Richard (Betty) Nelson of Cedar Rapids, Robert (Allison) Nelson of Mankato, Minnesota and Russell Nelson of Cedar Rapids; several nieces and nephews; his special family at Terry-Durin Company; and his canine companion, Scout.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Ann Nelson and grandparents, William and Theresa Moritz.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU physicians and staff at Mercy Medical Center.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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