Duane Nelson
December 20, 1933 - July 5, 2024
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Duane Nelson Obituary
Duane Kenneth Nelson, age 90 of Rio passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born December 20, 1933.
Duane married his sweetheart Shirley Jean Scheophoester August 13, 1961 in Markasan, WI. He stayed on the family farm until his new adventure of becoming the owner of Union 76 Oil Route in Rio, WI. Later he became a truck driver for Scott Construction of Lake Delton. Duane was an avid Girls Viking Basketball follower. He enjoyed playing cards and was a side dealer for Boa Ski snowmobiles.
Duane is survived by his children Eric (Kenda) Nelson of Rio and Lori (Keith) Gilbertson; grandchildren Kashden Nelson, Trever Kelley, and Laci Kelley (Justin Ritchie); great grandson Tyson Kelley. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jean Nelson on April 18, 2018; eldest brother Lavern Nelson on December of 2018; youngest brother Charles Nelson on July of 2018; son of late Olai and Mildred; and his favorite aunt Marion Henrickson.
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Duane Kenneth Nelson, age 90 of Rio passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born December 20, 1933.
Duane married his sweetheart Shirley Jean Scheophoester August 13, 1961 in Markasan, WI. He stayed on the family farm until his new adventure of becoming the owner of Union 76 Oil Route in Rio, WI. Later he became a truck driver fo
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