COUDERSPORT, PA---Ronald D. Nelson, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, died February 2, 2024, with his loving family by his side in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
He was born September 2, 1941, in Coudersport, the son of Arnold and Antoinette “Tillie” Walaski Nelson.
Ron proudly graduated from the Coudersport High School, Class of 1959 and attended Williamsport Technical Institute and served NFG as a Corrosion Specialist. After his retirement, he landed his dream job at Coolridge Potato Farm.
He married fellow classmate,
Kristine Fisher. They celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage and made many
memories at Red Pine. They have three daughters, Lori (Gregory) Sevinsky of
Lisbon, NH, Teri (Brent) Beacker of Coudersport and Aimee (Arnold) Wykoff of
Kunkletown, PA; five grandchildren, Regan (Pete) Sevinsky, Tara (Nick) Gregsak,
Skyler (Tim) Gaberseck, Logan (Amber) Marshall and Alexis (Brock) Wilson; 6
great grandchildren, Tye, Brynn, Joseph, Kane, Garrett, Anna and two precious
ones on the way.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Coudersport Knights of Columbus Council #1355 College Scholarship Fund, PO Box 342, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Ron’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a
candle, or share a fond memory of Ron, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.