Chris Lee Nelsen

Male 1959 - 2013  (53 years)


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  1. 1.  Chris Lee Nelsen was born on 17 Aug 1959 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA; died on 11 Jan 2013 in Near Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Curtis Cemetery, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA.

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    Aug. 17, 1959 - Jan. 11, 2013

    MAXWELL, Nebraska -- Chris L. Nelsen, age 53, of York, Nebraska, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, near Maxwell.

    He was born Aug. 17, 1959, at McCook, Nebraska, to Robert 'LeRoy' and Velma (Ramels) Nelsen and graduated in 1978 from Curtis-Medicine Valley High School. Chris was a longtime sales Manager at Scott-Hourigan Co. in York. Chris loved golfing, attending farm shows and traveling for work. He also enjoyed his toy tractor collection and his two best buddies "Jazzy and Lizzy."

    In December of 1979 Chris was married to Judy Jurgens at Curtis. Then on Nov. 28, 1998, he was married to Denise (Reese) Shirley at North Platte.

    He is survived by his wife, Denise, of York; his son, Daniel Lee Nelsen of Moorefield, Nebraska; twin daughters, Erica LaRae (Brett) Bartlett of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Joslyn Renee Nelsen of Curtis; son, Brian (Chelsea) Reese of Hickman, Nebraska; daughter Jenny (James) Snook of Lincoln, Nebraska and son, Tyler Reese, also of Lincoln. Also surviving is his brother, Don Nelsen ( Johnna Rutenber) of Krum, Texas and his sisters, Charlene (Gaylord) Johnson of Hastings, Nebraska, Emily (Lumir) Hayek of Ord, Nebraska, Janice Nelsen of Hastings and Lori (Tom) Tobiasson of North Platte.

    His grandchildren include MacKenzie Nelsen and Bentley Campbell, both of Curtis, Jacoby Snook of Lincoln, Batie Reese of Hickman and Brecken Bartlett of North Carolina and his in-laws Vernon "Sonny" (Eileen) Shirley of North Platte, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

    Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in York with Mary Scott officiating. Private family inurnment to be held at a later date. Family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the mortuary. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.metzmortuary.com There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

    Metz Mortuary in York is handling arrangements.

    Chris married Judy LuAnn Jurgens on 30 Dec 1979 in Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA. Judy was born on 20 Jan 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Daniel Lee Nelsen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1980 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA.
    2. 3. Erica LaRae Nelsen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1984 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.
    3. 4. Joslyn Renee Nelsen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1984 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.

    Chris married Denise E Shirley Reese on 28 Nov 1998 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel Lee Nelsen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Chris1) was born on 25 Sep 1980 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA.

  2. 3.  Erica LaRae Nelsen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Chris1) was born on 1 Jun 1984 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.

    Erica married Dizz Warren on 4 Dec 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Joslyn Renee Nelsen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Chris1) was born on 1 Jun 1984 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.