Gary D. Nelson, 68, died on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at 4:25 a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
He was born on Jan. 31, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Ralph M. and Freda L. (Curl) Nelson and they preceded him in death. On June 6, 1969, Gary married Marilyn E. Tarr and she survives in Lima.
Gary worked for the Shawnee Township Road Department. He retired after 30 years as superintendent. He was a 1967 graduate of Ada High School. He was a Vietnam War veteran having served in the US Army from 1967-1969. Gary was life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and a former member of the Indian Lake Lodge #1533 Loyal Order of Moose. He enjoyed drawing and woodworking.