Edwin Erick Nelson

Edwin Erick Nelson, 87, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2024. Ed was born in Grassflat, Pennsylvania. Ed was married to his wife, the love of his life, Dottie (McDaniel) Nelson for 67 years. Ed is survived by his wife, Dottie; daughters, Vicky (Eric) Schroeter and Kim (Mark) Kaminski; son, Scott (Annie) Nelson; grandsons, Keith (Tiffany) Schroeter and Matthew (Brittany) Kaminski; granddaughters, Kalie (Kevin) Kowal and Kristin (Bill) Jacobi; great-grandsons, Zach (Heather) Schroeter, Ian Schroeter, and Caden Jacobi; great-granddaughter, Avery Kaminski; and great-great-granddaughter, Angel Schroeter. He was preceded in death by parents, Erick Gust Nelson and Helen (Wick) Nelson of Grassflat, Pennsylvania, both by way of Sweden; brothers, Ken and Dennis; sisters, Laura McGovern and Ruby. Ed retired from GM after a long career. He loved his GM cars, trading in for a new one every three years. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved camping, gardening, country music, newspapers, puzzles and especially socializing with his many friends and cousins over the years. He was a loyal, active member of the Eagles. We will all miss his humorous and congenial nature. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Brunswick Eagles on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.