Stories from Tuesday, April 10, 2012

May 4, 1930 -- March 30, 2012 R. Thomas "Tom" Nelson was born May 4, 1930, to Ralph Herbert Nelson and Emma Frances (Tucker) Nelson in Spencer. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1948. Following graduation, he attended Jewelry, Hand Engraving and Watchmaking School in Peoria, Ill., followed by two years of service in the Army...