Arthur "Art" Wilhelm Nelson, 65, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, joined the Church Triumphant, peacefully, after a long illness, at home July 7, 2014 with loving family by his side. Memorial Services will be held for Art at 3:00pm August 12, 2014 at Parkview Christian Church, Rev. Joe Rubino officiating.
Art was born June 30, 1949, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborne, Ohio to Arthur Harold and Beatrice Belle (Bruce) Nelson. He was baptized into the Christian faith as an infant and was confirmed into the Lutheran Church as a teenager. He married Jennifer Kay Dobbins February 14, 1975.
He is survived by Sons: Arthur and Jeremy Nelson of Tucson; Daughters: Denise Tennant of Kilbuck, OH and Cher Meyers of Millersburg, OH; Grandchildren: Arthur, Nikole, Dillon, Kyleigh, Mia of Tucson; Keegan of New York; Colt, Chase, Callihan of Kilbuck; Sisters: Patricia (Rev. Dan) Hansard of Stony Plain, Alberta Canada and Beverly Richards of Rogers, AR; Brother: Frederick Nelson of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; Best Friends and Caregivers, Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law: Lyman and Ann Dawson of Wooster; Mother-in-Law: Janice Dobbins of Wooster; Beloved Nieces, Nephews and other family members. Art's much loved canine friends, KoKo and Tiny, remain in the care of the Dawsons.
Art is predeceased by his parents and his wife of 38 years, Jennifer Kay.
Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made to Parkview Christian Church at 1912 Burbank Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.