Nelson E. Pasenow 78, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday December 14, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1938 in Elyria. Nelson was a member of the NSRA and Good Guys Rod and Custom Association. He enjoyed old cars , car shows , hunting and fishing. Nelson worked at Alltel for 39 years and retired in 1996.Survivors include his wife Rose (nee Kelley) with whom he would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on January 7, 2017; daughter Brenda (Thomas) Miller of N. Ridgeville; sons David (Libby) of Eaton Township , John of Elyria; grandchildren Alexia , Jenna , Tyler , Richard and Brianna. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolf and Hattie (nee Haney); 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday December 30, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626 No Services. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com