Norman Nelson

Norman W. Nelson, 79, of Newburgh, Ind., passed away November 6, 2026 at Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born June 29, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Ind., to the late Pleasie and Katherine (Ellsworth) Nelson.

Norman was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Vernon Senior High School, where he was inducted into the first class of the M-Club Hall of Fame for wrestling. Norman proudly served as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), served as Past State Commander of the Indiana DAV. Norman was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1114 and longtime member of the American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5. He worked as an electrician at General Electric Plastics and in his free time, Norman enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Charles and George Nelson.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Susan (Cox) Nelson; daughter, Aimee Nelson; brothers, Clarence and Raymond Nelson (Dora); and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at the funeral home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 with Pastor Andrew Russ officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery with Military Rites to be performed by Owen Dunn Post 5 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 Honor Guard, 203 Walnut St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620.

OR the Indiana Disabled American Veterans, 170 Airport Pkwy, Suite A, Greenwood, IN 46143.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com