Robert A. Nelson, 60, of Grinnell, died Sunday, August 25, 2013. He was born on Dec 3, 1952 to Wayne and Katherine (Morris) Nelson in Oakley. He served in the United States Army. He married Roxann Sheesley on Nov 2, 1973 in Grinnell. Robert was an over the road transport driver and had a love for hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Gary and DuWayne “Skeeter”; a sister, Miriam Hurt.
He is survived by his wife Roxann; son, Allen (Leslie) Nelson; daughter, Chelsie Nelson; grandson, Connor Nelson; two sisters, Waunetta “Rae” (Charlie) and Janet.
Cremation was chosen. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Memorial service will be 10:30am on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Baalmann Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Frontier Ag Family Support Fund in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com