Stanley Frederick "Stan" Nelson, 90, of Paxton passed away at 4:26 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells Street, Paxton with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton and also one hour prior to the service Monday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Stan was born November 30, 1928 in rural Paxton the son of Ellven John Frederick and Mabel Johnson Nelson. He married Alice Eldine Steinmann November 18, 1950 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley. She survives.

Along with his wife, Alice, he is survived by his son, Rick (Pat) Nelson of rural Paxton; his daughter, Colleen Woodcock of rural Foosland; four grandchildren, Christopher (Sharon) Nelson of Elkhorn, WI, Michael (Amanda) Nelson of rural Paxton, Joshua Woodcock of Fisher, Tracy (Cameron) Richardson of Dewey; four great grandchildren, Carter and Henry Nelson, Owen Nelson and Kaylee Richardson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wendell Nelson, and sister, Marcia Wilkins.

Stan graduated from Paxton High School in 1947 and Illinois Commercial College, Champaign. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley where he had been an Elder and served on the Evangelism and Stewardship Committee. Stan served on the Ford County and Ford-Iroquois County FS Board of Directors and was a 4-H Leader for 18 years. He was also a member of the Paxton Jaycees and was named "Outstanding Young Farmer" in 1964 and farmed northwest of Paxton for 40 years. Stan served as Walltown Drainage District Commissioner for 12 years and had been President of the Levi's and Lace Square Dance Club.

He enjoyed square dancing, camping, and traveling to Sweden, Alaska and Hawaii. Stan enjoyed designing and fabricating useful items for both farm productivity and entertainment. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.