Robert Troxler “Bob” Nelson

Robert Troxler Nelson, age 89, of Kennett Square, PA and formerly of Wilmington, DE, died January 24, 2019.

Raised in Dover, NJ, Bob was the child of the late Earl C. and Claire T. Nelson.  A chemical engineering graduate of Cornell University, Bob retired from DuPont following a career in a variety of manufacturing and leadership positions.  He was a consultant after his retirement from DuPont.

In the 1950s, Bob waived an offer of a draft deferment and voluntarily served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army, during which he was stationed primarily in Okinawa, Japan.

As part of his lifelong concern for civil rights and social justice, Bob served on the boards of directors for the local affiliates of organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union and Common Cause.

In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his wife Joanne, daughter Lynne, stepdaughter Lynne Ann Bradley and brother Earl.  He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Aida Nelson of Branchburg, NJ and Eric and Janet Nelson of Boulder, CO, and two granddaughters, Claire and Catherine Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the Nelson Family Tradition Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to deserving students at Cornell University.  The address is: Nelson Family Tradition Scholarship, Cornell University, Box 37334, Boone, IA 50937-0334.