Nelson W. Nolt, age 65, of Womelsdorf, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021, after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He died surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years, and his children.
He was born in Ephrata to the late Martin Z. and the late Eva (Weaver) Nolt on June 26, 1955. He was married to Ruth Ann Allgyer on April 26, 1975.
He is survived by his wife and six children, Blossom, wife of the late John Earl Hollinger, of Myerstown, Kurt, husband of Judith (Brougher) Nolt, of Reading, Martin, husband of Deborah (Hollinger) Nolt, of Lebanon, Angela, wife of Nolan Martin, of Womelsdorf, Clifford, husband of Rocinda (Horst) Nolt, of Myerstown, and Jeffery, at home. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren.
Also surviving are his siblings, Linda, wife of Clair Lapp, of Lebanon, Jane, wife of Nelson Neuenschwander, of Lititz, Myron, husband of Sally (Hostetter) Nolt, of Peach Bottom, Nevin, husband of Wanda (Zimmerman) Nolt, of Peach Bottom, and a sister-in-law, Debbie (Martin) Nolt, wife of the late Glen Nolt, of Peach Bottom.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter, Rosebud, a son-in-law, John Earl Hollinger, a brother, Glen Nolt, and an infant brother, Jay Nolt.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 5, 2021, at 10 a.m. from the Swatara Mennonite Church 10 Camp Swatara Rd, Myerstown. A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 4, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
