Reggy Nelson
August 20, 1953 ~ September 10, 2010
Reggy Dean Nelson, age 57 of rural North Washington, IA died in an accident Friday, September 10, 2010, while motorcycling with friends near Winona, Mn.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the service. The pall will be placed by his wife and three children. The Immaculate Conception Men's Choir will be accompanied by Ann Bennett, organist. Hymns will be 'Prayer of St.Francis', 'It's Not The First Mile' and 'Blessed Are They'.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, North Washington with Gary Rosonke, Robert Lenehan, Travis Smith, Randy Beyer, Randy Mitchell, Allen Peterson, and Kent Krominga serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dick Rausch, Jesse Rausch, and Brian Finnegan.
Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton with a 7:00 p.m. scripture service and a 4:00 p.m. rosary. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Reggy Dean Nelson was born August 20, 1953, in Titonka, Iowa to Verle “Hap” and Velma (Hauptly) Nelson. Reg graduated from Titonka High School and trained as a commercial refrigeration technician and electrician at the National Electronics Institute in Denver, Colorado.
Reg moved to New Hampton in 1972 to work at Sara Lee. In 1990, he changed employment to Solvay in Charles City before joining his wife Carolyn in full time farming in 1997.
Reg married Carolyn Burgart in North Washington on September 10, 1983. They have three children; Amber (Kris) Kleiner, age 26, of Des Moines, Craig, age 21, of Mason City, and Katie, age 16.
Reg is known far and wide for his excellent mechanical abilities, his patience with friends’ mechanical problems, and for his sly sense of humor. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles with his son and friends. He loved spending time and working with his family. Reg and Carolyn complemented each others talents to form an excellent farming duo.
In addition to his wife Carolyn and children, Amber (Kris) Kleiner, Des Moines, Craig, Mason City, Katie at home; he is survived by his mother, Velma (Francis) Culbertson of Titonka, IA; a brother, Larry (Vicky) Nelson of Titonka, IA; a sister, Debra (Randy) Johnson of Swea City, IA; father and mother-in-law, Vincent and Francella Burgart of New Hampton, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Verle; a brother, Dan Nelson; and a sister in infancy, Cindy.
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I can only wish you what peace you can gather and offer my condolence to all of you, Keith Heyer
Reggy and I were classmates at Titonka High. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Even though I can’t remember the last time I saw Reggy, going through school together in a class of only 40 students, every member seems like a sibling. Please know you are in thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Sherry Hedwall, Edina, MN
A smile that was infectious and I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn and family, We send our sincere condolances to you and your family at this difficult time. If you need someone to talk or help with something, dont hesitate to call. Sincerely, Ken & Sue Benning
We were so devistated when we heard of the accident. We are all thinking of your family at this time. Your will be in our prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family.
Al and I were so saddened and shocked to hear of Reggy’s passing. our thoughts and prayers are with the family. our deepest sympathies to you all. Christa
Dear Carolyn and Family We are deeply saddened by the passing of Reggie ~ Brian has fond memories of working with Reg at Solvay. You have our ‘heartfelt’ sympathy at this time. Let your memories guide you through this difficult time and always know that ‘Someday You Will Meet Again’ Your friends Brian and Jan Adams
Reg’s family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many good memories of Reg in high school. You are in our prayers.
My memories are of Cub Scouting where I was a Den Mother in Titonka and Reg was my Boy Scout helper one year in the late 60’s. My sympathy to the entire family in your loss.
Carolyn and family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. We worked with Reggy at Sara Lee. We will keep you in our prayers. Bob and Cyndy Weiglein
Craig, we are all so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carolyn and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope the love and support from family and friends help you all through this difficult time.
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE NELSON FAMILY WE KNEW REGGY FROM WORKING WITH HIM AT SARA LEE.WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES TOGEATHER. GOD BLESS YOU ALL DAVE AND MARGE MAYO 1980 KELLY DR. NASHVILLE ,NORTH CAROLINA 27856
Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers often this week-end. Mom and I went over and spent part of afternoon with Velma and Francis on Saturday. Have tried to keep in touch with Larry. We will see you tomorrow.
Carolyn and family, I remember before I got to know Reg, my mom, Alice Carpenter saying ‘I think Reg is like a father figure to Travis’. I do beliieve this to be true at times. Who is going to call us now and tell us up north that it is raining in North Washington. Get out of the fields. Call if you need anything.
Hey Guys, Im so very sorry for your loss. There is no word for what I feel, and Ive only known Reggire for a short few years, so I cant begin to understand your loss. God be with you all. Kelly
Carolyn and family, Our hearts go out to you all. Reggy was always so quiet when I knew him at Sara Lee but was a real sweet heart. You have alot of memories to hold close to your hearts, and they will keep him with you always. Randy and Mary Jane Leach
Carolyn and Family, Ashley and I are very saddened to hear about your loss. Reg was a great friend of the family and I still remember trips to your farm with my Dad, Dave, when I was younger. Please know Ashley and I are praying for you all in this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy. With Sympathy, Tyler and Ashley Yearous
Carolyn,Amber, Craig,& Katie, I am so sorry to hear about Reggy’s death.Please know I am keeping you all in my prayers and in my heart. I worked with him at solvay in Charles City. He was really friendly person and he always had a smile on his face.And he always liked to talk to people.
Carolyn, Amber, Craig & Katie – My heart is absolutely breaking for you guys right now. There just aren’t any words that can help with the hurt your feel but we want you to know that we are praying that God will guide you through this. HE will comfort you. I wish we could be there for you. Love & prayers, Donna & Marty
I had the honor of working along side Reggy in the early 80’s at Sara Lee. At that time he was always working on motorcycles. You could find him most nights in the garage working on something. When Reggy built his house in New Hampton thats when I found out how smart he was. Everything was measured twice and leveled perfect. My sympathy goes out to you Carolyn, and to your family. Reggy will be missed but not forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Reggy will be missed by many and his memory will live forever.
I was so sorry to hear about Reggie’s accident. He maintained several bikes for me years ago. He will be missed by many! You will be in my prayers.
You have our sincere condolences
Please know that you and in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Carolyn & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the very difficult time. Just remember all the wonderful times you had together as a family. Merle & Karen
Carolyn and family, We were saddened to hear of Reggy’s death. We worked with him for many years at Sara Lee. Joe and Reggy spent many years working on second shift together in B & R. Joe also enjoyed Reg’s sense of humor. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. Joe and Sharon Haskovec
Carolyn and family, You have our prayers and sympathy . Reg was a good person to work with at Sara Lee and you are both good persons. Please know that family and friends will be there for you. Ken & Jeanine Douglas
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. We will always miss his great smile, and wonderful personality.
Carolyn and family, we are so sorry–our hearts break for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. LaVonne and Doug Kahler
Carolyn and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Gary and Mary Lou Ries
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. He will be missed by many.My golf game will never be the same.Please call if we can help in anyway.
I am so sorry to hear about Reggy’s death. Please know I am keeping you all in my prayers and in my heart.
Words cannot express how we feel for you right now. We go back a long way–John and Reg were ‘roommates’ in the trailer when both started at Sara Lee. Then to have our daughters be such good friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn and family please know that our thoughts and prays are with you in this time of sorrow. We will remember Reggie in the fondest way. We will keep you in our prays.
Carolyn, Amber, Craig & Katie- Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am sitting here looking at our cruise photos and remembering all the fun we had with you & Reg. Please know we willl help in whatever way we can. Duane & Pat
our thoughts and prayers are you and your family. No words can say what it is in my heart or to say ‘I’m sorry’ May the Lord to with you………
Carolyn, Amber, Craig and Katie You will be in our thoughts and prayers for a long time coming. How sorry we are to hear about Reg. We were just thinking about our cruises we took together. We’ll hold on to the memories. May God keep you all in his arms and help you transition through this sad and difficult time. Leon and Linda Zeiein
Carolyn, Amber, Craig and Katie, My heart breaks for you at this time. There are no words that can make this easier for you and no words that can express how much I hurt for you. What a horrible tragedy this is. May God give you peace and comfort at this time and may you know that you are surrounded by friends and family who love you and care about you. With love and sympathy, Dale, Linda, Mike, BJ and Cassandra
Amber, Carolyn, Craig, and Katie, Please know that I am thinking about and praying for all of you today and in the days come. Carrie
Carolyn and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Reggie. Right away Jake said, I grew up next to him and watching him farm. We will always remember the great person and friend that Reggie was. Please know that you can contact us if you ever need anything. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.