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- Norman Nelson was born in the small farming community of Summerfield, Kan., on December 15, 1938, to William and Esther (Whelan) Nelson, who both preceded him in death. Norman was the fourth oldest of six children. He married Diane Walker of Clinton, Oklahoma on February 8, 1964, at St. James Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo. They had two sons - Michael and Gary.
At Summerfield High School, Norman played both football and basketball. After his graduation in 1956, he entered the U.S. Army. While in the Army, he served at several military installations around the United States, as well as serving a tour of duty in Korea. Receiving an honorable discharge in September, 1959, he returned home to Summerfield. Eventually, Norman arrived in Kansas City, Mo., seeking a new career. He was hired as a Patrolman by the Kansas City Police Department. Norman completed the Police Academy in April 1960. He held many positions with the Department over his 28-year career. The last positions he held were as helicopter observer and pilot, positions he held from 1970 until his retirement in 1988. Not content to retire, he undertook a second career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as a Senior Protection Officer. Norman worked for the Federal Reserve from 1988 until his second retirement in 2003. Having completed two careers, he enjoyed devoting more time to hunting, fishing and watching Jayhawk basketball.
Norman is survived by Diane, his wife of 43 years; Michael and Sandy Nelson of Peculiar, Mo.; Gary and Angela Nelson of Holts Summit, Mo.; six grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, and 13 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tues., Jan. 16, at Sheil Colonial Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St.; burial to follow at Brooking Cemetery. Visitation will be Mon., Jan. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Sheil Colonial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Police Care Team c/o Major Patty Higgins, 1125 Locust, KCMO 64106.
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