Submitted by: Dan Rich

John Calvin Nelson

June 16, 1924 - January 31, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/2/2008
SOUTH BEND - John Calvin Nelson, 83, of South Bend, IN passed away at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2008, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He worked for Drewry's for 27 years; South Bend Lathe; and at Logan's Children's Hospital (NISCH) in the kitchen. He was born on June 16, 1924, in Boonville, MO to Harrey and Mary (Ross) Nelson.

On February 25, 1950, in South Bend, IN he married Mary Ann (Giantomaso) Nelson, who preceded him in death on March 31, 1997. Mr. Nelson is survived by his two sons, John (Melody) Nelson of South Bend and Patrick (Lisa) Nelson of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Ian (Julie) Nelson, Graham Nelson, Emily Nelson and Kyleigh Nelson; and one great-grandson, Anthony Nelson. His sisters, Mildred, Laura and Mary Jane; and brothers, Joseph and William all preceded him in death. Mr. Nelson was very involved in coaching. He coached for many years for Northside Little League and played softball with Drewry's while working there. He was a golden glove boxer and graduated from Central High School, South Bend.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008, at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend where friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services. Pastor Gary Schipper will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Contributions in memory of John Calvin Nelson may be made to South Side Little League, 902 Wheatly Drive, South Bend, IN 46614.