Vern Nelson

December 29, 1950 ~ February 16, 2026

February 18, 2026Updated: February 18, 2026
Panhandle ObituariesBy Panhandle Obituaries

 Vern A. Nelson, age 75 of Potter, Nebraska passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney on Monday, February 16, 2025. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney with Pastor Kyle Larson Officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Friends may stop by the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday, March 9th from 1:00-6:00 P.M. to leave their condolences for the family. Family present from 4:00-6:00 P.M

You may view Vern’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Vern’s care and funeral arrangements.

  A full obituary will be published when available.

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