Kermit O. Nelson

Kermit O. Nelson, 95, of Lansdale, PA, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026.

Born on March 6, 1931, on a farm in Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Ole and Anna Marie (Retrum) Nelson.

Known as KO or Kayo, he joined the United States Navy in 1949 and served during the Korean War. In 1952, Mr. Nelson married the late Mary C. Nelson (Gemi), whom he shared two children with. On May 7, 1983, he married his wife, Andrya L. Smith (Boston).

Throughout his life, KO worked at Railway Express, Frank Weavers, Pressure Products, Murphy Insurance, and North Penn High School until he retired at 92.

In addition to his wife, Andrya, he is survived by two sons, Steven Nelson (Lisa) and Rob Gemi; his siblings, Robert Nelson, Elaine Bernards (Ed), and Doris Goodwin; 3 grandchildren, Bryan (Stephanie), Justin (Kirsten), and Steven; and 5 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Payton, Lindsey, Savayna, and Bodee.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah, and his granddaughter, Michelle.

A service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wayside Chapel at Whitemarsh Memorial Park 1156 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002.

Arrangements are by the Huff and Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.