Nelson E. Flack, 86, of Philipsburg, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home. Born August 12, 1930 in Julian, he was a son of the late John S. Flack & Elizabeth R. (Andrews) Flack. Nelson was a 1949 graduate of Philipsburg High School. He retired from Charles Navasky & Co. after more than 30 years of service. Previously he was employed by Baltimore Life Insurance as an agent and Day & Zimmerman, power line construction. Nelson was an avid golfer and sports fan, especially the Pirates, Steelers and Penn State. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, where he was a trustee and member of the Administrative Board. Nelson was a member of the Philipsburg F&AM Blue Lodge#391 for over 50 years; was a life member of the Hope Fire Company; and was a former member of the Philipsburg Country Club. Nelson served on the board of the Philipsburg Cemetery Association and was a member of the zoning board for the Philipsburg Borough for a number of years. In his younger years, he coached Little League and Teener League. On December 4, 1953 at Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, by the Rev. Chauncey J. Varner, Nelson married his high school sweetheart Janet J. Shaw, who survives. He is also survived by several cousins; in-laws with whom he was very close Elaine Wisor, Ronald Shaw and Harold Shaw; his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved; and special friends Don and Charlene Dinant. He was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, whom he was care taker for many years. Funeral Services will be held at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00pm with retired Pastor Mark Thumma officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, September 23 from 2 to 4pm & 6 to 8pm. Memorial contributions in Nelson’s memory may be made to the YMCA of Centre County, Moshannon Valley Branch, PO Box 426 Philipsburg, PA 16866. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.comFuneral Service:228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866Saturday, September 24, 2016 1:00 PM