Lanny A. Nelson

He was born July 24, 1939, in Jamestown, the son of the late Alfred W. and Sarah E. (Kidd) Nelson.

Lanny was a graduate of Jamestown High School and later served in the U.S Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a retired employee of Cummins Engine in Ashville.

He was a member of the Lakewood American Legion Post 1286. He enjoyed woodworking and his passion led him to making toys for children. He later became involved with the YMCA in Jamestown, making furniture and beautiful toys for their Early Care Education Program. Lanny was later recognized by Senator Cathy Young and also received the Chautauqua County Inspirational Award by the United Senior Council in 2014 for his compassion in helping others. His delight, in his later years, was seeing the smiles on the childrens’ faces when pulling out a toy from his “Toy Sack” of gifts.

Lanny is survived by the love of his life, wife, Sue Ellen (Dieter) Nelson, whom he married Dec. 18, 1992, and her children: Randall Dieter of Florida, Bruce Allen Ernewein of Pennyslvania and Brian James Ernewein of Texas.

Lanny was preceded by many siblings, including his beloved sister, Shirley Abbott, who passed away in 1990.

As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or ser-vices held. Full burial will be held in the East Ran-dolph Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home. To leave a condolence log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com,

Memorials, if desired, may be sent to the Celoron Fire Department.