Jerry L. Nelson, 75, of Burlington, died at 3:50 AM Friday, August 1, 2014, at his home.
Born August 15, 1938, in New London, he was the son of Linden "Pug" and Mary Carper Nelson. On February 18, 1966, he married Jackie Anne Mauer in Biggsville, IL.
Jerry was a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1996 after 33 years. If you were lucky enough to have him as your mail carrier, chances are he remembers your address.
He was a 1955 graduate of New London High School.
He served in the Army Reserves and Iowa National Guard during Desert Storm. After leading an award winning Mess Section, Jerry retired in 1998 after 26 years with the rank, Sergeant First Class.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Burlington Aerie 150. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and grandson. Jerry was always quick-witted and never without a story to tell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry and Michael.
Born August 15, 1938, in New London, he was the son of Linden "Pug" and Mary Carper Nelson. On February 18, 1966, he married Jackie Anne Mauer in Biggsville, IL.
Jerry was a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1996 after 33 years. If you were lucky enough to have him as your mail carrier, chances are he remembers your address.
He was a 1955 graduate of New London High School.
He served in the Army Reserves and Iowa National Guard during Desert Storm. After leading an award winning Mess Section, Jerry retired in 1998 after 26 years with the rank, Sergeant First Class.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Burlington Aerie 150. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and grandson. Jerry was always quick-witted and never without a story to tell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry and Michael.
Jerry L. Nelson, 75, of Burlington, died at 3:50 AM Friday, August 1, 2014, at his home.
Born August 15, 1938, in New London, he was the son of Linden "Pug" and Mary Carper Nelson. On February 18, 1966, he married Jackie Anne Mauer in Biggsville, IL.
Jerry was a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1996 after 33 years. If you were lucky enough to have him as your mail carrier, chances are he remembers your address.
He was a 1955 graduate of New London High School.
He served in the Army Reserves and Iowa National Guard during Desert Storm. After leading an award winning Mess Section, Jerry retired in 1998 after 26 years with the rank, Sergeant First Class.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Burlington Aerie 150. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and grandson. Jerry was always quick-witted and never without a story to tell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry and Michael.
Born August 15, 1938, in New London, he was the son of Linden "Pug" and Mary Carper Nelson. On February 18, 1966, he married Jackie Anne Mauer in Biggsville, IL.
Jerry was a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1996 after 33 years. If you were lucky enough to have him as your mail carrier, chances are he remembers your address.
He was a 1955 graduate of New London High School.
He served in the Army Reserves and Iowa National Guard during Desert Storm. After leading an award winning Mess Section, Jerry retired in 1998 after 26 years with the rank, Sergeant First Class.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Burlington Aerie 150. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and grandson. Jerry was always quick-witted and never without a story to tell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry and Michael.
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