Nelson Robert Jendza, 24, of Butler passed away Tuesday at his home.

He was born Jan. 20, 1992, in Edison, N.J., the son of David F. Jendza and Bobbi Johnston of Butler.

Nelson had worked at the Walmart in the Butler Commons as a cashier. He was a 2010 Butler High School graduate, where he had attended Butler Area Vocational-Technical School and had been an ROTC member. Nelson loved history, especially reading about World War II.

Surviving are his parents, David F. Jendza and Bobbi Johnston of Butler; his maternal grandmother, Marion Johnston of Pittsburgh; and his sister and brother, Lindsey and Tyler Jendza, both of Butler.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

JENDZA — Services for Nelson Robert Jendza, who died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, will be private with the assistance of the Young Funeral Home, Butler.For more information, visit www.youngfuneralhomes.com.