Aaron J. Nelson, 33, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:10 AM on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.

On June 6, 1991, Aaron James was born in Rochester to Brian J. and Robbin R. Wilcox Nelson. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother, Derek. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 2010 from Rochester High School. Aaron was a golf Sectional Champion during his Rochester High School years.  A great competitor, after high school he continued his love of the greens and prior to turning 21, he shot a Hole-in-One, Eagle and Double Eagle.

Aaron was the owner of a residential/business landscaping business.  He also enjoyed playing golf as a member of the Mill Creek Golf League.

On November 30, 2024, Aaron married the love of his life Olivia R. Carlson, at the Fulton County Museum with many family members and friends in attendance.  Mr. Justin Everett, one of Aaron's best buddies, officiated their wedding ceremony.

Paramount in Aaron's life was his family.  He was a loving husband, an amazing Dad, dedicated brother, devoted son, and an awesome grandson who was always there for his grandmother.  He made many memories playing in golf tournaments, trips to the casinos, spending time hanging at the Everett's barn playing cards with friends and his best friend Justin.  Aaron had a special ability of remembering family and friends' birthdays, honoring his mother, grandmother, aunt Beth with plants and flowers on Mother's Day. He loved his Minnesota Vikings Team and was never seen without his Viking hat on his head.

Left to cherish Aaron's memory are his wife, Olivia; four children: Aaliyah M. Carlson, Maree I. Manns, Nelson James Carlson, Nellie I. Carlson; parents, Brian and Robbin Nelson; brother, Derek J. Nelson all of Rochester; maternal grandmother, Shirley Wilcox of Argos; paternal grandfather, Milton "Mick" Nelson of  Decorah, Iowa; best friends, Justin and Becky Everett of Rochester.

Preceding Aaron in death are his maternal grandfather Edward Wilcox, paternal grandmother Joyce Nelson and an uncle, Edward Wilcox Jr.

A celebration of the life of Aaron James Nelson will be from 2-6 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at The Arlington Place, 703 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Memorials may be made to assist with the care of the children.