Nelson John Eylander

November 28, 1940 - February 4, 2021

Nelson J. Eylander age 80, of DeMotte passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home with his loving and caring wife by his side. Nelson was born November 28, 1940 in South Holland, Illinois the son of Nelson J. and Alice (Swets) Eylander. He attended Illiana Christian High School, Class of 1958. Nelson married Wilma B. Kollis on September 28, 1962 in Inwood, Iowa. He was a livestock farmer of Eylander Hog Farm in DeMotte since 1964. Nelson was a member of Immanuel United Reformed Church of DeMotte. He enjoyed raising and caring for all types of animals and raising orchids and many other plants. Nelson also liked using his computer to learn new ideas. Nelson is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilma Eylander; son, Marvin Eylander of Lansing, IL; daughter: Patti (Steve) Ryken of Wheatfield, IN; 5 grandchildren and 2 sisters, Joan (Andrew) Van Schouwen and Gertrude Schepel. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Sherrie Eylander. Friends may visit with the family at Immanuel United Reformed of DeMotte on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. A Funeral Service will follow at Immanuel United Reformed on Monday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Roberto Rossi officiating. Interment will be held at Holland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translation c/o the Jon & Trista Vander Wal Fund www.wycliffe.org. “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭121