Ronald Nelson

Myrtle Ellen Nelson, 84, passed away May 31, 2012. She was born October 7, 1927, the daughter of Sherman and Myrtle Reese. Ronald Wayne Nelson, 92, passed away August 9, 2019. He was born July 23, 1927, the son of Peter and Lucille Nelson. A private family memorial service will be held for Myrtle and Ronald. Cremation has taken place for both. Burial will be at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 30, 1957. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in April 2012. It was a true love story. Myrtle was a homemaker and also worked at several local jobs. She was an avid bowler on local teams and also enjoyed reading, ceramics, and traveling. Ronald was a World War II veteran, serving in Germany in 1946 and 1947. He was an iron worker with local #667 until his retirement. Ronald enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also played pool on local teams, winning 1st place both city and state. One of their favorite things was to travel around the country in their motor home. Surviving is one daughter, Lauretta (Ted) Gabriel, of Platteville, Wisconsin and their children, Bret (Lisa) Patterson and their sons, Bryant and Corey Patterson of Dubuque, Iowa. Nicole (Steve) Davis and their children, Colton, Kristin, and Carter Davis of Dubuque, Iowa; and Nicole (Rob) Lancaster and son, Wyatt, of Roberts, Wisconsin. Four granddaughters, Rhonda Hardman and son, Nick. Vickie Hardman and sons, Ryan, Zack, and Tanner of Casper, Wyoming. Angie (Leon) Midkiff and children, Alex, Max, and Megan; of Evansville, Wyoming. Amy (Jed) Booth of Evansville, Wyoming. Two nieces, Joanne (Steve) Shook and family of Georgia; and Bonnie Sue (Jerry) Hood and son of Casper, Wyoming. They have 13 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and great-nieces, and nephews. Preceding Ron and Myrtle in death, on October 26, 2017, was daughter, Rita Jae Keever of Evansville, Wyoming. They have 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, nieces and great nieces and nephews.