Michael Alan Nelson

Michael Alan Nelson passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Community Howard Regional Health. He was born on March 10, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to late Billy Joe Nelson and Beverly (Fettig) Ramseyer. He married the love of his life, Debbie (Chapin) Nelson on June 17, 2013 in Peru, Indiana, and she survives.

Michael graduated from Kokomo High School in 1975 and went on to earn his associate's degree from Nashville Auto Diesel College. He worked for many body shops including Olson Paint & Body and Speedway Body Shop. Michael also drove a semi-truck for many years. He loved both modified racing and sprint racing. Michael also enjoyed riding his Harley and working in his garage, where he built his modified racing cars.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Nelson; two daughters, Jennifer (Brad) Reed and Lora (Frank) Dillman; five sons, Michael (Melissa) Nelson, Mark (Rita) Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Austin (Kelsey) Nelson, and Zach (Kiley) Nelson; two stepsons, Mike Sallee and Jason Sallee; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Pat Nelson and Adam Nelson; sister, Joan (Tom) Bolka; sister-in-law, Alice (Chris) Uttinger; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death are his parents, Beverly "Dutch" Ramseyer and B.J. Nelson; his brother, Aaron Nelson; and his grandson, Thomas Nelson.

A memorial gathering for Michael will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Main Chapel, 725 South Main Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.