Obituary of Robert D. Nelson

Robert D. Nelson, 75, of Pleasantville, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. Bob was born on May 1, 1939 in Franklin, a son of the late Weldon and Joanne Stone Nelson. He was married to Rebecca Beach on March 29, 1959 in Franklin. Bob was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1957. He enlisted in the US Army Reserves after graduation and served with them until 1962. He had been employed with the US Postal Service in Titusville and also as postmaster in Rouseville until his retirement in 1994 after working there for 37 years. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Elder Statesmen Golf League. He enjoyed spending five months a year with his wife for the past 15 years at Avon Park, FL. He previously had driven stock cars at Tri-City Speedway in the early 1960’s and also enjoyed building stock cars. He also enjoyed woodworking and remodeling homes. Bob is survived by his wife of Pleasantville; the following children, Cheri Carbaugh and husband Curt of Titusville, Roger Nelson and wife Dawn of Oneida, NY, John Nelson and wife Beth of Baldwinsville, NY, Sandy Tidd and husband Tom of Erie, Jeff Nelson and wife Heather, Doug Nelson and wife Shari, and Paul Nelson and companion Shandin White, all of Titusville; 29 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Norman Nelson and wife Marge of Titusville; two sisters, Nancy Williams and husband Kenneth of St. Clairsville, OH and Linda Frost and husband Blaine of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. No public calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family asks that memorials be made to any chapter of the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.