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Nels Peter Nelson III, Little League groundskeeper

October 20, 2021

Nels “Butch” P. Nelson III, 71, died peacefully at home with his wife and only daughter Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at his home of 40+ years in Millsboro, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Butch is survived by his wife and one true love of 50 years, Carolyn Nelson; his cherished daughter and granddaughter, Lindsay and Riley Bertelli; and numerous loved ones.  

Butch was born June 28, 1950, in Lewes to Nels P. Nelson Jr. and Louise Williams from Millsboro, and had three siblings, Chris Salmon, Mike Nelson and Sharon Dunham.

Educated at Fork Union Military School, he was wise beyond his education.  He joined the Navy in 1969 and after an honorable discharge in 1973, he moved back home to his beloved state of Delaware to help run the family business, H.E. Williams & Company.

Besides spending time and traveling with family and friends, Butch’s passion was groundskeeping at the Millsboro Little League baseball fields.  As a founding member of the Millsboro Little League Grounds Crew 30+ years ago, he has touched many lives with his silent generosity and giving heart.

Butch will be remembered for his quiet wit, his unfailing work ethic, his love of baseball and his commitment to his community.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Butch’s life in Millsboro at the visitation beginning at 10 a.m., with funeral to follow at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 25, at Grace United Methodist Church, 30 East Church St., Millsboro.  Food and fellowship will follow the funeral.  Private interment will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Butch’s memory to Millsboro Little League, PO Box 674, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Electronic condolences via www.watsonfh.com

 

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