Mr. Donald Edward Nelson

Mr. Donald Edward Nelson, 86, of Alexis, Illinois died 12:58 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. 

He was born November 22, 1935 in Alexis to Charles and Olga Mae (Isaacson) Nelson.  He married Alice Mae Higgins in Henderson Grove on July 5, 1969.  She preceded him in death September 11, 2019.

Surviving are two daughters, Olga Cunningham of Alexis and Patricia (and Jeff) Norton of Alexis, four grandchildren, Joshua (and Stephanie) Nelson, Haley Norton, Tammy Sue Nelson, and Cody Norton, a great grandchild, eight step-great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded by his parents and a brother, Weldon Nelson. 

Donald graduated from Galesburg High School in 1956.  He was a farmer his entire life and worked at Maytag Manufacturing Company for 38 years.  He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Henderson Grove, Illinois.  Donald was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.  He loved all animals, especially horses.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, farming, and taking care of his yard.  Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. 

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Galesburg Chapel.  Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022.  Rev. Kurt Carlsen will officiate. For those unable to attend the service, it will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page, beginning at 7 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/Hinchliff-Pearson-West-Funeral-Directors-and-Cremation-Services-160333664037824/ . Burial will be in Henderson Grove Cemetery, Henderson Grove, Illinois.  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com. 

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