Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born Friday, May 15, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Keith and Jonetta (nee Ridge) Nelson.

Jerry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Medal. In November of 1968, Jerry was introduced to the love of his life, Sharon L. Weimer, through a mutual friend. After a few short months, the couple married on Saturday, March 8, 1969. Their home was filled with fun and laughter as they welcomed four children and seventeen grandchildren. Jerry was quick-witted infamously known for his "dad jokes" and had the ability to retain trivial information that came in handy on game nights. An avid reader, Jerry could get lost for hours in a book about World War II. With a love for government, Jerry proudly coordinated his post's Boys and Girls State for years for Lakota, Princeton, and local homeschool students.. He also continued his love of the military being an active member of the American Legion Post 681.

Jerry was preceded in death by: parents, Keith and Jonetta Nelson; and brother, David (Barbara) Nelson.

Jerry is survived by: wife, Sharon Nelson; children, Leslie Nelson, Greg (Nichole) Nelson, Rob Nelson, and Chad (Stephanie) Nelson; grandchildren, Anthony, Sophia, Genevieve, Gabriella, Griffin, Alexander, Daphne, Aria, Heidi, Annie, Claire, Charlie, David, Luke (Alexis), Tyler, Joey, and Kasey Nelson; a great-granddaughter, Amelia; sister, Nancy (John) Dudash; and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, June 20, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist, 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester, Ohio 45040. Interment will immediately follow at West Chester Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Legion Post 681 , PO Box 637, West Chester, OH 45071

Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nelson Family. 513-398-9100