Nelson, Desley Raymond, Jr. "Des", passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Desley Raymond and Vera Anna Dora (nee Hecker) Nelson. Des was the former owner of Haul with Haul Truck Rental and Leasing, retiring in 2008. He was an avid golfer, being one of the original members of Legends Golf Club, Eureka. He loved to grill and have family dinners. Always enjoyed lunch with friends after golf and going out to dinner with friends as well. Was a fan of watching every old western movie on television and feeding the deer and birds to watch them from the patio. He was a man who enjoyed all holidays and family gatherings and would do anything you needed if you needed help. He will be missed tremendously by his loved ones.

Des is the beloved husband for 66 years of Darlene Nelson (nee Paffrath); dear father of Beth Jasensky and Arthur Scott (Pam) Nelson; loving grandfather of Scott Gregory (Sarah) Jasensky, Maygn Elizabeth Jasensky, Adam (Maria) Nelson, and Matt (Sara) Nelson; proud great-grandfather of Kelsey and Ryan Jasensky, and Nolan, Maggie, and Des Nelson; and dear brother of Diane (late Wayne) White; plus numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends

Services: All services for Des are private. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.