Nimrod R. Nelson, OLPH church member

Nimrod “Bud” R. Nelson, 85, died March 23, 2016. Born in St. Louis, Mo. He was a son of Ursula (Pieper) and Nimrod J. Nelson and a stepson of Louise (Diehl). He was the husband of Shirley (Nuernberg) Nelson for 62 years.

He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bethlehem.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 313.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Richard and his wife Solange, Mary Lisa and her husband of Deacon Mike Toolan, Carl and his wife Erin, Stephen, and Suzanne and her husband Frank Ocello; a brother, Clifford Nelson; a sister, Joanne Nelson;and 16 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, John Nelson; and a sister, Saundra Edwards.

Contributions may be made to Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.