In Memory Of
Delbert F. Nelson
1938
2019
Delbert F. Nelson
October 5, 1938 — November 7, 2019
Delbert Frank Nelson, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Delbert was a member of the Bonnie Sloan American Legion in New Albany and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He enjoyed dancing, thoroughbred and harness racing, and watching college sports.
He was born on October 5, 1938, in Vinton, Iowa, to the late Eldon and Betty (Boisen) Nelson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved and dearly missed wife, Betty Nelson; and brother, Gus (Joann) Nelson.
Delbert is survived by his daughters, Wendy Pifer and Laurie (Tony Gerstner) Clifton; grandchildren, Devon Clifton, Trevor Clifton, and Marjorie Pifer; sister, Jan (Don) Payne; and special friend, Darleen Strange.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
The family requests that contributions in Delbert's memory be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockey's Fund (pdjf.org).
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" icon at the top of the page.
He was born on October 5, 1938, in Vinton, Iowa, to the late Eldon and Betty (Boisen) Nelson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved and dearly missed wife, Betty Nelson; and brother, Gus (Joann) Nelson.
Delbert is survived by his daughters, Wendy Pifer and Laurie (Tony Gerstner) Clifton; grandchildren, Devon Clifton, Trevor Clifton, and Marjorie Pifer; sister, Jan (Don) Payne; and special friend, Darleen Strange.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
The family requests that contributions in Delbert's memory be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockey's Fund (pdjf.org).
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" icon at the top of the page.
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