Wallace H. "Wally" Nelson age 100 of Ankeny, Iowa formerly Fremont, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home. Wally was born November 18, 1921 in Fremont to David and Inez (Smith) Nelson.
He was a 1940 graduate of Fremont Senior High School. Wally served in the US Army in WW II from July 23, 1942 to November 8, 1945 in the 337th Field Artillery Battalion mostly in Italy. He married Jacqueline Mitchel on February 6, 1947 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Wally owned and operated Iowa Engineers and Surveyors for many years in Ames, IA. He retired in 1991. He moved to Ankeny in 2012.
He is survived by his son, Greg Nelson; daughters, Julie Nelson and Kim Kruger and 2 grandchildren.
Wally was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jacqueline in 2011 and 2 sisters.
Graveside services will be 2 P.M., Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, NE.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.