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3, 1944 - Jan. 29, 2010GRANGER - Dr. Stephen L. Nelson, 65, of Granger, IN, passed away January 29, 2010. He was born October 3, 1944, to the late Natalie (Walters) and J. Gordon Nelson. On June 27, 1970, he married Connie Townsend from Princeton, IN. She survives with daughter, Stephanie (Chris) Scalise of Osceola, IN; son, Brett (Kathryn) Nelson of Lyons, CO; two grandchildren, Jack and Brady Scalise; sister, Brenda (Ron) McHenry of Pleasant Plains, OH; and brother, John Eric (Brenda) Nelson of Pensacola, FL. Dr. Nelson served as a dentist for eight years of active duty in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Indiana University Dental School in 1970. In 1978 he returned to his hometown of South Bend and practiced dentistry for 27 years. He was an active member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and the Knollwood Country Club. He volunteered at the Children's Dispensary for 15 years. He enjoyed traveling, skiing, tennis, golf and racquetball. Friends may visit with Stephen's family from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6th, in Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 115 S. Frances St., South Bend. Rev. James B. Miller will officiate a private memorial service for family and Wednesday's Lunch Group after visitation. A private burial service will be held in Princeton, IN, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.