Ricky "Rick" Nelson was born January 11, 1955 in La Crosse Wisconsin to Theresa and Richard Nelson. He spent his early childhood years in La Crosse and Denver Colorado.
As a young adult Rick moved to Cheyenne Wyoming where he attended Cheyenne Community College before joining the U.S Navy.
In April of 1983 he married the love of his life Colleen.
Rick worked at Greirs Furniture, in Livingston Montana. Once he moved to Tucson Arizona, he worked at Old Tucson.
Rick’s hobbies consisted of acting, fishing, music and his love for trains. He was a member of St. Joseph Church.
He is survived by Renae Nelson, Julie Nelson, Joshua and Krista Nelson
Paula and Roy Rovy, as well as Larry Nelson.
He is Preceded in death by Parents Richard and Theresa Nelson