Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Funeral Service
September 8, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Locke on 4th
1519 West 4th St., Waterloo, IA
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Visitation
September 8, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Locke on 4th
1519 West 4th St., Waterloo, IA
Memorial Donations
- May be directed to the family
Patric D. Nelson, 42, of Ankeny, formerly of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Iowa Rivers Hospice Home in Marshalltown surrounded by his family.
Pat was born on February 15, 1984, in Waterloo, to Donald and Kimberly (Kotscher) Nelson. He attended Hawkeye Tech and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Iowa.
From an early age, Pat was resourceful and hardworking, pouring concrete with his dad to make lawn ornaments. Over time, he became a skilled handyman and jack of all trades. He later proudly owned and operated his own business, Mystic Toad Painting. Before starting his business, he worked as a laborer for various construction companies.
To know Pat was to love him. He never knew a stranger and loved to make people laugh. With a generous heart, he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Pat loved his family deeply and was especially proud of his son, Nick, and all his accomplishments.
A music buff who loved every genre, Pat especially enjoyed belting out ballads at karaoke with his brother, Sam. Through Sober Soldierz, he formed many lasting friendships and cherished his special bond with Gemma Peters.
He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, uncle, Kent Kotscher, and father, Donald Nelson, Jr.
Pat will be deeply missed by his mother, Kimberly Nelson of Evansdale; son, Nick Nelson of Ames; brother, Sam Nelson of West Pueblo, CO; nephew, Donovyn Nelson; cousin, Krystle (Josh) Peters; Krystle’s children; and several aunts and cousins.
Visitation and Funeral Service: Family to receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Locke on 4th, 1519 W. 4th St., Waterloo. Funeral Service to follow at 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family.
Locke on 4th is serving the family. Please visit lockefuneralservices.com to offer your condolences.
So sorry for your family’s loss, I will be praying for all of you
Thank you for all the years of friendship buddy, you will truly be missed. Huge heart and awesome laugh. Hard loss for us all, prayers and love go out to the family. We look forward to hearing and seeing you again soon!
Im so very sorry for everyone’s loss Patrick was definitely one of a kind. He always had the best biggest smile even when he probably didnt want to smile. I will definitely miss him and that smile that shined so brightly! Rest in him patrick.
You will be forever missed and never forgetting your laugh and encouraging anything is possible spirit be with me forever love you bro.
Nick, Kim, Krystle-
BigNick & I send our deepest condolences and love to all of you during this time and all the days, weeks, months ahead as your grief will last forever. Pat loved you all so much. Pat really did show that. When Pat loved, he loved hard. Pat had the biggest heart, heart of gold. Pat will be missed. He helped everyone he could if he could, but most of all he always helped you 3 anyway he could. Find comfort knowing Pat loved you all with all his heart and soul. Love, Missy & BigNick
I will miss you buddy. You truly were a good guy. You will be missed by so many. See you in heaven. Save me a spot.
I will always be able to remember Patric’s laugh and the ease of him being able to make others laugh. He was such a good person. My condolences to you Sam and the rest of the family. Fly high Patric 🩵
Deeply saddened over one my mains falling. Condolences to you kim and lilnick, if one thing Pat was big on it was definitely family and friends. Gosh Pat really knew how to piss me off but on the same token he knew how to always be there for me. You will forever be missed big dawg and you sure as shit better be standing there waiting for me when i see you on the otherside <3 i love you homie.
My heart goes out to all the family. I’ve been out of Project Pat’s life for too long. I’ve thought of you often my friend and have never forgotten you or our family’s friendship. While you’re keeping an eye on us from heaven, I sincerely hope you can find a way to forgive me. Plz contact me through my mom’s Facebook: Leanne Coonley. I’d really love to hear from everyone and see how Pat lived his life!!! I’d also like to send a card or something for the fam or even his kid. Luv ya brother! I had so much fun with you growing up