Darell 'Pete' E. Nelson

Monday, January 8, 2018

Darell "Pete" E. Nelson, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.

He was born June 27, 1934 in Greencastle, the son of Lewis and Euniece (Sutherlin) Nelson.

He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.

Pete had been a truck driver for R.L. Schutt & Company in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his children, Keith (Kristi) Nelson, Karen (Jerry) Birt, and Kris Nelson and friend, Suzy; a sister, Charlene (Jack) Clifford; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and a sister, Jean Bruner.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Pete's memory to the Putnam County Cancer Center, 1542 S. Bloomington St. Greencastle, IN 46135.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.