Name of Deceased:Byron Keith Nelson            Age: 74

Date of Death: November 10, 2013

Place of Death: At his home

Date of Birth: April 8, 1939 at Clay Center, Kansas

Parents Name: Raymond Emanuel & Nina Irene (Fritz) Nelson

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Byron married Carolyn Parsons September 11, 1960, in White City, KS. She survives.

Mr. Nelson was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1970, coming from Lawrence. Byron was raised in the Cleburne, Olsburg, and Alta Vista, KS, areas, graduating from Alta Vista High School. He later attended Kansas State University, studying biology and wildlife management.

He, along with his wife, Carolyn, owned and operated the family business, Schendel Pest Control, from 1970 until they sold the business in 2008.

Byron was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, being active on many boards, Sunday School, and the choir. He was also active in Stephen’s Ministry, living out his faith, and a member of the Kansas Pest Control Association, serving as president in 1985 and Hall of Fame inductee in 2000.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Carolyn Nelson, of the home

Three sons: Stanley Nelson and his wife Joyce of Great Bend, KS

Kenneth Nelson and his wife Tammi of Lee’s Summit, MO

Bradley Nelson and his wife Kelly of Vassar, KS

Two daughters: Melinda Nelson and her companion Pete of Great Bend, KS,

Rebecca Love and her husband Ricky of Great Bend, KS

Two sisters: Ramona Hanson and her husband Howard of Grundy Center, IA

Margene Willis and her husband Bill of Conway Springs, S.C.

Eight Grandchildren: Michael Hiss, Rachel Nelson, Sam Nelson, Luke Nelson, Devon Nelson, Megan Nelson, Justin Love , and Brandon Love.

Three step grandchildren: Anthony Lord, Ryan Lord, Chrisanna Lord

Two Great-grandchildren

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 14, 2013

Time of Service: 1:30 pm

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Rev. James A. Strasen

Interment: Dundee Valley Cemetery, Dundee, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Fund: Trinity Lutheran Church or Camp Toma Shinga, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530