Eugene D. Nelson, Sr.

Eugene Dale Nelson, Sr. 89 of Connellsville passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Scottdale Manor.  Eugene was the son of the late Lawrence and Blanche Stahl Nelson. He was an Air Force veteran serving during  Korean Conflict and was self employed truck driver. He was also employed by Kmart and Peebles, Mt. Pleasant.  Surviving is his life partner, Jane Zimmerman, children, Eugene Nelson, Jr., Jerry Nelson, both of Mt. Pleasant, Trent Nelson of Florida, Kelvin Nelson (Kisa) of Scottdale, Kim Martin (Terry) of Florida, Tom Nelson (Jaydene) of Scottdale, Bryan Nelson (Laura) and Jeff Nelson, both of Maryland; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; step daughters, Melissa and Laurie Means; siblings, Helen Keslar, Dean Nelson (Mary Ann), Norma Keslar and Gary Nelson (Brenda).  In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his wife Alma Jean Nelson; children, baby, Leroy Nelson and Cheryl Nelson; grandchilren, Brittany and Dustin Martin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Delores King (Francis), Sally Sirianni (Nick), Dave Keslar, Bob Keslar  Family and friends are invited to attend Eugene's memorial graveside service at 11am Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. Followed by military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 446 Mt. Pleasant.  Arrangements are under direction of SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL SERVICE 730 W. MAIN STREET MT. PLEASANT.  Please visit Eugene's online memorial at www.saloom-rega.com to sign the condolence guestbook.  Richard Rega, funeral director. In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Church of God 936 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666