William “Bill” Nelson

September 19, 1945 - September 8, 2021

William “Bill” Nelson, age 75, of Winfield, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude Ann Nelson (nee Nicksich); daughter, BillieAnn (Dean) Black; son, Mark (Kelley) Nelson; 6 grandchildren: Jake (Grace) Black, Scott Black, Collin, Myah, Logan and Zachary Nelson.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Nelson; “father”, James Anthony Melosky; and aunt, Anne Melosky.

Bill grew up in Monongahela, PA, where he graduated from Monongahela High School Class of 1964 and began working for U.S. Steel there. He then transferred to South Works, U.S. Steel until that plant closed and was transferred to Gary Works, U.S. Steel and was in a management position with the Tin Division with over 40 years of service. Bill retired and consulted with Midwest Steel and worked with them for another 10 years. Bill was a longtime member of Boy Scouts of America where he was a troop leader for Troop #918 and Cub Scout leader for Pack #420. He was also a longtime member of the Valparaiso Kennel Club where he was involved with the Yorkshire Terrier showings. Bill loved golfing, fishing, camping, scuba diving and especially motorcycle racing. He also coached with the Four Season’s Little League teams. Bill was a very hard worker, and a great provider to his family as a husband, father and grandpy.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Bill’s name to the Yorkshire Terrier Rescue (yorkierescueofamerica.org) or to American Cancer Society (donate3.cancer.org)

Visit Bill’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

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William “Bill” Nelson, age 75, of Winfield, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude Ann Nelson (nee Nicksich); daughter, BillieAnn (Dean) Black; son, Mark (Kelley) Nelson; 6 grandchildren: Jake (Grace) Black, Scott Black, Collin, Myah, Logan and Zachary Nelson. Bill was preceded inContinue Reading

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Bill, Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You will never be forgotten. Rich and Sheila

Bill, Every time I look at Lyric, I think about how much you liked her in "full coat". And then I think of you & Trudie Showing your beautiful Yorkies in Conformation. You haven't been forgotten. My heart aches for your beautiful wife, Trudie. And your children and grandchildren. It's so hard to believe you've been in Heaven a year. Rich and Sheila

I was always Daddy's little girl. He told me he loved more and bigger Than anything else in the world. When I became an adult He walked me down the aisle, And gave me away With a heartfelt smile. And when I gave birth, He was there, too To greet my sons and say Hello, I love you. And now that man who loved me, And wrapped me in arms so strong Has gone where I can't reach him, But my love for him will always live on. I'll keep his memory alive, and honor all he believed, I feel so very grateful For all the unconditional love that I always received. I love and miss you Dad!

Our heartfelt condolences to your wife, Trudie, and your children and grandchildren. Bill, when I think of you, I think of all the Yorkshire Terrier Conformation Shows Rich & I attended, watching you and Trudie show your beautiful Yorkies. I'm grateful we were able to spend some time with you in August. We are very saddened by your passing, but I know you're in Heaven surrounded by your Yorkies that passed before you. Rich and Sheila Dungan

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