Mark R. Nelson, 57, passed away on August 30, 2012 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mark was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23, 1954 to Doris and Homer Nelson.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Bill (Ann) Nelson, of Florida and Keith (Cathy) Nelson.
His other siblings include Doug (Cathy) Nelson, Bowling Green, Jeff (Sue) Nelson, Perrysburg, and Diane
(Bob) Fox, of Florida. Mark was married for 29 years to his best friend and wife, Mary (Aring) Nelson.
They have one son, Zachary.
Mark served four years in the Army as a Military Policeman.
He was a patrolman for the Bowling Green Police Department. He also was a patrolman in Pemberville and
finished his career as a Park Ranger for the Wood County Parks District.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and served as Council president.
Mark was an avid hockey fan. After playing in high school and on various club teams, he spent many years
as a inspirational hockey coach with the Bowling Green Youth Hockey Association. Later he started the
Eagles Hockey Team.
His sense of humor, quick wit, and gentle spirit will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews and
friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 3, 2012 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Dale Schaefer will officiate. Interment will follow at New Belleville Ridge
Cemetery, followed by a bereavement luncheon at the church. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 1
to 5 p.m. at the DUNN FUNERAL HOME, located in Bowling Green’s Historical District at 408 West Wooster
Street.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mark’s Church or the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
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