Herman Gerold Nellestein, Jr Obituary (1931 - 2013)

Herman Gerold Nellestein, Jr. (Dutch) was born October 15, 1931, in Ogden, Utah, to Dutch immigrants Herman G.J. Nellestein and Hermina Maria Dellemijn, a little brother to Margaretha and Hendrika. He was a graduate of Lincoln Elementary, Mound Fort Junior High, Ogden High, several Air Force technical schools, the University of Utah, and now on June 16, 2013, the school of life, the result of Alzheimer's disease, at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Homes. He was a four-year veteran of the Korean War. Dutch retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1987. Service in the private sector with Support Systems, Inc, followed immediately. He completed his nine-to-five days with the State of Utah in the Department of Environmental Quality. He married Barbara Scott, friend and life partner, in August 1963, assuming instant fatherhood to her four children. Woodworking was his hobby and passion; his home reflects these endeavors. He was a charter member of the Desert Jeepsters, a jeep club that explored all vistas of the State of Utah. He treasured the life long friends he made in this club. Dutch had a work ethic second to none - any job undertaken was completed perfectly; he was honest above reproach. With his passing Dutch leaves to mourn; his wife, Barbara; daughter, Sandra Scott, Wise River, MT; daughter, Geri Brown, Harrisville, UT; son, Michael (Jerry Ann), St. Joseph, MO; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Ralph, grandson, Alex, parents and sisters. Per his request, there will be no services. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Layton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. Family and friends will be notified of a Celebration of Life to honor this very special husband, father, grandfather, friend to be held in the future. Condolences may be sent to www.myers-mortuary.com Funeral HomeMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041