Dr. Donald O. Nelson, age 99, of Amery, WI passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Amery Memory Care Center. Dr. Nelson was born on May 21, 1918 in Amery to Dr. C.A. and Dortha (Calkins) Nelson. He attended St. Olaf College, and graduated from the U of M Dental School in 1943. He enlisted in the Army 81st Wildcat Div. Infantry 7 and served in the South Pacific. Upon his return from the military in 1946, he joined his father in his dental practice in Amery. Dr. Nelson married Virginia (Croner) Nelson on July 25, 1943 in Amery. Together they raised three children. Dr. Nelson served on several committees, and was President of the NW District Dental Society of Wisconsin, the Amery Community Club, and the Amery Community Center. He was a 25 year member of the board of directors of Bremer Bank, a 70 year member of the American Legion, and belonged to the VFW. Dr. Nelson enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Left in his passing are his loving wife of over 74 years, Virginia; his children, Annette (Peter) Waggoner, Douglas (Kori) Nelson, and Rev. Mary Ann (Greg) Bowman, as well as 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Ann Tofte, his sister in law, Ruth Ann Nelson, many nieces and nephews and special longtime friend, Rev. Martha Ann Baumer. Don also leaves behind many friends and his loving caregivers from Amery Memory Care. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Amery United Congregational Church of Christ with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 PM on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Burial will take place at the Amery Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion and the Amery VFW. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Memorials are preferred. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral and Cremation Services of Amery.