Richard was the son of the late Herbert Nelson Sr. and Betty Ruth “Pate” Nelson, he was born on December 21, 1939, in Underwood, Iowa. Richard entered the US Navy at the age of 17 in San Diego, California. Richard married Darlene Ester Bice on December 23, 1963. To this union four children were born. Delesa, Deborah (Debbie), Randy, and Darla.
He married Betty Jo Scrogham on July 12, 2002. Richard loved fishing, hunting, and camping with family and friends. He loved his children and grandchildren and family. Richard was saved as a young man. He with Darlene and the children attended church at Calhoun Christian Church in Calhoun, Missouri.
Richard is survived by his children, Delesa (Jack) Hicks, of Calhoun, Missouri, Randy (Shana) Nelson, of Hume, Missouri, and Darla Nelson Smith, of Hume, Missouri; grandchildren, Allison Nelson, of Hume, Missouri, Andy (Shelby) Hicks, of Clinton, Missouri, Samantha Nelson, of Hume, Missouri, great granddaughter, Haisley of Clinton, Missouri; brother, Duane (Jan) Nelson, of Hermitage, Missouri, sister, Cathy (Kenny) of Bulverde, Texas, sisters-in-law, Marie of Osceola, Missouri, Barbra of Higbee, Missouri, and Helen of Council Bluff, Iowa; a host of other nieces and nephews and other family members as well as friends.
He was preceded by his parents, Herbert Sr, and Betty Ruth “Pate” Nelson; his wives, Darlene Ester “Bice” Nelson and Betty Jo “Scrogham” Nelson; daughter, Debbie Nelson; son-in-law Darrell; granddaughters, Stefanie and Mia; grandson, Addison; brothers, Herbert Jr., Donnie and Bobby, brother-in-law, Mel. Richard was loved and will be missed.
