Robert Mark “Bob” Nelson, 55, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on March 2, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was the beloved son of Charles M. Nelson and (the late) Cleo Pfaltzgraff Nelson. 

Bob is survived by his father, Charles M. Nelson of Lancaster PA; a sister, Ruth (William) Hannum of Lancaster PA; two brothers, John Nelson of Harrisonburg VA and James (Carol) Nelson of Bradenton FL; a niece, Elizabeth Nelson of Harrisonburg VA; and many cousins.

Bob is also survived by his many supportive and loving friends in the Quinter area who were always there for him.

Bob Nelson grew up in Lansdowne PA graduating with the Lansdowne-Aldan High School Class of 1978; he moved to Quinter in 1981 where he lived for almost 35 years. Bob was a Master Gardener who enjoyed growing plants for himself and others.

Bob truly loved watching things grow and fixing things. He worked as an auto mechanic, two-way radio technician, combine owner/operator, pig farmer, landscaper, gardener, general handyman, flour mill operator, trash hauler, driver/caregiver, and greenhouse operator. Bob had a kind caring human spirit and performed many random acts of kindness.



A family hosted memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held April 2, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Quinter Church of the Brethren, 700 Grant St Quinter KS. 

There will be visitation with the family at 10:00 am prior to the service at the church. 



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Quinter Church of the Brethren, The American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.