Howard Alfred Nelson

NELSON, HOWARD A.
313 S. MIDPARK DR.
APPLETON

Age 91, passed away on May 22, 2002, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton with his family in attendance. He was born on October 6, 1910 in Appleton, the son of the late Alfred R. and Stella (Stelow) Nelson. He married Grace V. Neabling on August 30,1934 in Neenah; they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2001. He was also a near life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton.

Howard retired in 1975 from the Fox River Paper Co. after 47 years where he was a Machine Tender and Mill Supervisor. He was a proud member of their Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and prided himself in his rose garden, loved his dogs, and self appointed himself an Assistant Coach of the Green Bay Packers.

Howard is survived by his wife Grace, two sons: Howard J. “Jim” (Jean) of Tucson, AZ and William J. “Bill” (Minnie) of Little Chute, 7 Grand children: James C., John J., and Jeremy S. Nelson of Tucson, AZ; Joel P. Nelson and Billie H. (Jason P.) Nackers of Little Chute, and Bryan J. Hill of Saline, MI; three great grandsons: Matthew and Brandon Nackers of Little Chute and Nathan of Saline, MI; three cousins: Earl and Carol Nelson of Marshfield WI, Myrtle Kent of Peoria IL, and a sister-in- Law, Yvonne Nelson.

He is preceded in death by his brother Gilbert R. Nelson and his aunt, Amanda Nelson.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Appleton Medical Center and the staff at Cherry Meadows for their compassionate care. A very special thank you is also extended toDr. Tim Wycoff and his nurse Maggie. Further, a special thank you is extended to friends and neighbors, especially Mary Van Lankvelt and Bob and Jo Lemoine.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2002, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 209 South Allen Street, Appleton, with Pastor Ray Claussen officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday, May 23, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery on Friday at 2:00 p.m.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOMES
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231