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Obituary for Clifford James "Windy" Nelson

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Clifford James Nelson, 76, of Quasqueton, Iowa died Saturday morning, October 22, 2016 at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa.

Clifford was born on July 27, 1940 in Waupaca, WI, the son of Fritz and Helen (Taggart) Nelson. He was married to Sandra Stanford on August 21, 1982 in Quasqueton, Iowa. He was a member of the Quasqueton Union Church, the Quasqueton Area Historical Society and the Quasqueton Community Club. Cliff was an outgoing, friendly guy who came by his nickname “Windy” naturally. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, playing cards, collecting and running his HO Trains, country music and his hat collection. He retired as the Quasqueton City Maintenance Man in 1992. He also worked seasonally for Krob Elevator in Walker and Rowley, IA until 2015.

He is survived by his wife Sandra, two children; Jeffrey (Michele) Nelson, Belton, MO, and Christine Wolfe, Evansdale, IA. Five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother; Gene (Jeannette) Nelson, Manawa, WI, a special niece Jeri (Chad) Chipman, Charleston, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers; Sidney, Gary, and Paul Nelson.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday at the Union Church in Quasqueton, Iowa with Rev. Kevin Jennings officiating. Burial will be in the Quasqueton Cemetery, Quasqueton. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday at the Reiff Funeral Home in Quasqueton, Iowa.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Quasqueton Historical Society, 105 N Water St
PO Box 224, Quasqueton, IA 52326.

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