Dale R. Nelson

Dale R. Nelson, Sr. of Lebanon, PA formerly of Cleona died Tuesday July 15, 2014 at home. He was the husband of the late JoAnn Runkel Nelson to whom he was married 52 years. Dale was born in Lebanon on May 6, 1940 and grew up in Cornwall. He was the son of the late Harold P. and Eleanor Weidman Nelson. His employment began as a miner with Cornwall Ore Mines in 1960 until 1972 when he began working for Millard’s Quarry, Annville which later became Bethlehem Mines and retired there as a quarry attendant after 30 years of service. He also held jobs at Mark Kreider Mobile, Lebanon, Automotive Services, Annville, and Wengert’s Dairy, Lebanon. Dale attended Cornwall High School, was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona, A-C- Lions Club, Mt. Olivet Lodge #704 F. & A.M., Harrisburg Consistory, and the Tall Cedars. In addition to being a diehard Los Angeles Dodgers Fan, he enjoyed taking trips to Foxwood Casino and the horseracing track. His biggest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren who he gave a nickname to each one of them. Surviving are two sons Dale R., Jr. husband of Kim Nelson of South Annville, David K. husband of Renee Nelson of Annville, a daughter Donna J. wife of Steve Fancovic of Lebanon, and twin daughters Dawn M. wife of Charles Dull of Annville, and Debra J. wife of William Bering, Sr. of Bethel, four brothers Kenneth Nelson of Myerstown, William Nelson of Lebanon, Dennis Nelson of Lebanon, Rick Nelson of Lebanon, six sisters Janice wife of Carl Wise of Mt. Gretna, Linda wife of Bob Trovinger, of Rexmont, Priscilla Miller of Cornwall, Margie Deck of Lebanon, and Anna wife of Dale Lutz of Lititz, Lisa Nelson of Cornwall, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers Harold and Fredric Nelson and three sisters Kareen Vracarich, Jennifer Nelson, and Patricia Umberger. Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, 618 E. Main Street, Annville. Inurnment will be in Cornwall Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until a Masonic Service by Mt. Olivet Lodge #704 beginning at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 100 E. Brown Street, Suite 23, Middletown, PA 17057 for their loving care of our father during his and our time of need. Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville is in charge of arrangements.

Dale R. Nelson

May 6, 1940 - July 15, 2014