Rickie Nelson

Rickie William Ernest Nelson, of Preeceville, passed away suddenly at his home on September 18, 2022. He was 61 years of age.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home, with interment to follow in the Preeceville Community Cemetery.

Rickie lived in the Preeceville area where he farmed. He also spent many years working on the pipeline. After acquiring his 1A combinations vehicle advanced licensing he spent time driving truck around Canada. Rickie continued working up until he was severely injured in the bush falling trees. The injury left him unable to do physical labor, so Rickie went to SIAST and received his Honours Degree in Microcomputer Business Applications, Success Strategies Certification and took various classes in the social sciences. He later returned to school where he received his GED. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and driving his Camaro. His pride and joy were his daughter, his grandchildren and his dog, Rosey.

Rickie was predeceased by his father, Arthur (1991); his mother, Jean (1994); his sister, Carolyn (2012) and great-nephew, Brody (2004).

He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne; grandchildren, Tera, Joeny, Skylinn and Raidyn; sisters, Beryl and Barb; nephew, Corey (Maryann) Nelson and their and family.