Gene Nelson

Gene Nelson, 88, died Friday, October 2, 2015 at Mountain View Regional Hospital, of natural causes. Gene was born August 19, 1927 in Conrad, MT to Albert and Gladys Nelson. Gene was a successful salesman with McKesson Chemical and retired in the early 1980's. After retirement, Gene built a home in Thermopolis, WY. He then move to Chandler, AZ, Woodland Park, CO and back to Casper, WY. His greatest joy was making hats to celebrate special days of the year. He would wear them as a door greeter at Wal-Mart and then Home Depot. He loved the smiles he could provide.

Gene was preceded in death by his Wife, Margaret Nelson and both his parents. He is survived by four children, Carol Byer of Casper, Connie Morrell of Potet, TX, Cheryl Nelson of Rapid City, SD and Michael Nelson of Jackson, WY; ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; one sister, Connie Unger of Nashville, TN; two nephews and a special friend, Maggie Stone of Casper.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2015 at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Cooper. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to College Heights Baptist Church Building Fund in Gene's name. To leave a special message for his family please see www.NewcomerCasper.com