ALBERT NELESEN

Albert J. Nelesen, 67, of 815 Summit St, Manitowoc, died in his sleep  at home 
early Saturday morning. He apparently had a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Nelesen was born Feb. 14, 1894 at Milwaukee, son of the late Bernard and 
Louise Riedel Nelesen. At the age of seven, the family moved to Manitowoc. He 
attended First German Evangelical Lutheran School and First Ward High School.
As a young man he worked as a machinist at Smalley Manufacturing Co. and later 
was employed at Nelesen-Braunel Plumbing Co. In 1932 the present Nelesen Plumbing 
Co. was formed in which he was a partner with a brother Hubert, and a sister 
Clara.
He married Viola Wilke in 1921. She died in 1933. He married Nora Hintz in 1938. 
She died in 1957. Mr. Nelesen was a member Of Wisconsin State Plumbers Assn. and 
Manitowoc County Plumbers Assn. A veteren of World War I, he served in France as 
a sergeant with Company K, U.S. 47th Infantry Division.
Surviving are one son, (private), a daughter (private), a brother, Hubert and a 
sister Miss Clara Nelesen of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Sunday until 
11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Military rites will be accorded at graveside by Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American 
Legion, of which he was a member.
Memorial donations may be sent to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday December 16, 1961  page 9
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CORP. NELESON IN LETTER TO SISTER SAYS HE HAS BEEN IN FRANCE AN EVEN SIX MONTHS
In a letter to his sister in this city Corp. A.J. Neleson of the American
forces under date of Nov. 3 says it is just an even six months since he has
been on French soil and in that time has had some exciting and most interesting
experiences.
Neleson was in action three times and the last time had a narrow escape from
bad injury. He ascribes his escape to good fortune.
Neleson takes occasion to wish his parents and many friends a most enjoyable
Thanksgiving day. "It is hard to tell where we will have our Thanksgiving
dinner but will let you know later," says the writer.
Neleson sends some clever verse with his letter written by a comrade.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 29, 1918  p.4
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[d. 12-16-1961/age 67 yrs.]


BERNARD H. NELESEN

Bernard H. Nelesen, 72, retired head of the Nelesen Pulmbing Company and a 
veteran plumber and tinsmith, died at 5:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon at 
his home 1118 South Sixth Street. He suffered a heart attack while seated 
in a chair shortly after the evening meal.
Mr. Nelesen had been retired for the last nine years. Born Nov. 9, 1865 in 
the town of Franklin, Milwaukee county, Mr. Nelesen married Miss Louise Riedl 
July 3, 1893, and they settled at Hilbert. later they moved to Chilton and in 
1901 came to Manitowoc where Mr. Nelesen entered the employ of the Rand and 
Roemer Hardware company. He was also employed by the Worel, Zeman, and Stagel 
Hardware company and the Frank Kerscher company, and in 1914 he entered into 
a partnership with Edwin Braunel in the plumbing business. The Nelesen-Braunel 
company engaged in business until 1932 when the partnership was dissolved. At 
that time Mr. Nelesen retired and the business was continued by his children, 
Albert, Hubert and Miss Clara.
Mr. Nelesen learned his trade in Milwaukee, serving his apprentice-ship with 
the Spence Plumbing company.
Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Miss Clara, at home; two sons, Hubert 
and Albert both of this city; six brothers, Frank, Joseph, William, John, Alois, 
and Cornelius Jr., all of Sheboygan; one sister, Mrs. John Tiedjens of Marinette; 
and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev., L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be at Evergreen. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Friday 
noon until the hour of the funeral
Manitowoc Herald-Times  Thursday, June 12, 1941  page 2
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[d. 06-14-1941/age 72 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation]


CLARA NELESEN

Miss Clara E. Nelesen, 76, of 821 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at University if Wisconsin Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Eighth and Marshall Streets, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc.
Miss Nelesen was born June 23, 1900, at Chilton, daughter of the late Bernard and 
Louise Riedel Nelesen. She was educated at First Evangelical Lutheran School and 
Manitowoc Business College. Miss Nelesen was a partner with her brothers in Nelesen 
Plumbing Co. until her retirement in 1966. She was a charter member of Manitowoc-
Two Rivers Business and Professional Women's Club and a member of Little Gallery, 
AARP, Manitowoc Plumbing Auxiliary, First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and 
Evening Circle of the church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Hubert A. and Renata Nelesen of 
Manitowoc, a nephew (private), and three nieces (private). A brother Albert preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and at
the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.
Herald -Times Reporter  Thursday November 4, 1976  page 3
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[d. at Madison WI/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. and Mrs. Bernard H. Nelesen lot]


HUBERT A. NELESEN

Hubert A. Nelesen, age 91, formerly of 1622 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
May 20, 1997, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where he had been residing 
for over two years.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 1997, at First 
German Ev. Lutheran Church, 8th and Marshall Streets, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Bitter 
will preside with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hubert was born January 3, 1906, in Manitowoc, son of the late Bernard and Louise 
Reidel Nelesen. He attended Lincoln High School and Manitowoc Business College. He 
married Renata Paetz on November 11, 1931, and she preceded him in death in October, 
1979. He then married Jeanette Frei of Phoenix, Ariz., in 1980. She died in July, 
1990. He was associated with his brother, Albert, and sister, Clara in the Nelesen 
Plumbing Company, retiring in 1976. He was active in the Wisconsin Association of 
Plumbing & Heating Contractors and served as State President in 1959. He was a 
lifelong member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, the Kiwanis Club, Manitowoc 
Yacht Club, and a 10 year member of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum Board.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Honold, Sheboygan; daughter and son-in-law, 
Janet and Dennis Duebner, Golden Valley, Minn; five grandchildren, Kathryn Brodin 
and Kristine Krueger, Wauwatosa, Wis., Laura Wareham and Clare Shumaker, Arlington, 
Va., David Duebner, Aurora, Ill.; and four great grandchildren. He is further 
survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Viola Paetz, Milwaukee; 
two nieces, and two nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home on Thursday, 
May 22, 1997, from 5-7 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time 
of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to First German Ev. Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 1997 P. A2


LOUISE E. NELESEN

Mrs. Bernard H. Nelesen, 77 of 1118 South Sixth street, died at her home 
Tuesday afternoon. She had been in failing health for several months. Her 
husband, who died seven years ago, was the founder of the Nelesen plumbing 
concern.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev., L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Nelesen was born Louise Elvina Riedel in Rantoul, Calumet county in 1871. 
She was married to Mr. Nelesen about 55 years ago. 
She is survived by a daughter, Clara; two sons, Albert J. Nelesen and Hubert A. 
Nelesen; four grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home from Thursday 
noon until 11 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times   Wednesday Sept 1, 1948  page 2 
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[d. 08-31-1948/age 77 yrs./wife of Bernard Nelesen]


NORA NELESEN

Mrs. Albert J Nelesen, 51, of 815 Summit St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital. She had suffered with a heart condition and had 
been confined at the hospital since Friday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev., K.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Nora Elizabeth Hintz was born March 1, 1905 in the Town of Rantoul, 
Calumet, County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hintz. She was 
married to Albert J. Nelesen Nov. 10, 1938 at Dubuque, Ia., and the couple came 
to Manitowoc where her husband is engaged in plumbing with Nelesen Plumbing Co.
Mrs. Nelesen was a past president of Drews-Bleser American Legion Auxiliary No. 
88, past treasurer of Manitowoc County American Legion Auxillary and a member 
of the board of Easter Seal Sales, Manitowoc Plumbers Auxillary and the Ladies 
Aid Society of the church.
Surviving in addition to the husband are a daughter, (private); a step son, 
(private); a brother, Hugo of Collins; a sister, Mrs. Arno Schmidt of Appleton 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanel and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. 
Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of the service.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday October 1, 1957 page 9
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[Nora Bertha/d. 10-01-1957/age 51 yrs./cause: myocardial failure/wife of Albert Nelesen]


RENATA NELESEN

Mrs. Hubert (Renata) Nelesen, 68, of 1622 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, Oct. 23, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Eighth and Marshall Streets, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelesen, nee Renata Paetz, was born Nov. 28, 1910, at McMillan, Wis., 
daughter of the late Rev. August and Emma Mahnke Paetz. She attended grade 
school in McMillan and high school in Marshfield, Wis., coming to Manitowoc in 
1927 where she was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1928. She was married 
to Hubert A. Nelesen Nov. 11, 1931, at Friesland, Wis. Mrs. Nelesen was a member 
of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society of the church 
and past member of the Mixed Choir and the Lutheran Singers. She was a member 
of Manitowoc Plumbing Auxiliary and past president of the Auxiliary of 
Wisconsin Association of Master Plumbers. 
Survivors include her husband Hubert; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley 
and Reynolds K. Honold of Sheboygan and Janet and Dennis H. Duebner of Golden 
Valley, Minn.; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold F. and Viola Paetz of 
Milwaukee and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service. 
Memorials have been established in her name for First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church Building Fund and Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1979  P. 3
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[wife of Hubert Nelesen]


OSA NELSEN

Death Claims Mrs. Peder Nelson(sic)
Mrs. Osa, wife of Peter Nelson, 855 North Fifteenth street, died Saturday 
evening after an illness of many months, suffering from ailments, incident 
to infirmities of old age. The decendent was born March 31, 1840, in Norway 
and came here with her husband thirty-one years ago to join their sons who 
had several years before preceded them here. Besides the aged husband two 
sons, G.M. Nelson of Chicago and N.A. Nelson of this city survive her, also 
ten grand children and two great grand children. A sister in Norway also 
survives. The aged couple had celebrated the golden anniversary of their 
wedding here six years ago, had been greatly devoted to each other and their 
parting now is keenly felt by the surviving husband. The funeral takes place 
tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from St. Paul's Norwegian church, Rev. 
Espeseth officiating. The remains will be laid to rest at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 1, 1921 P. 12
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[Osa NELSON/bur. 08-02-1921/cause: cancer of uterus/bur. on Nels A. Pederson lot]


PEDER NELSEN

Peder Nelson, 93, Resident Here Since 1890 Dies at Son's Home
Reaching the ripe old age of 93 years, Peder Nelson, born in Norway back in 
1837 and who has been a resident of Manitowoc for forty years, since 1890,
passed away at midnight last night, at the home of his son, Nels A. Pederson,
853 North Fifteenth street with whom he made his home. Funeral services will
be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the Pederson home, and at two 
o'clock from the St. Paul's Lutheran church, with interment at Evergreen
cemetery. The remains will be removed to the home from the Shimek and Schwartz
parlors tomorrow morning.
The deceased, with his wife removed to this county from Norway 1890 and 
located in this city where they continued to reside. On the death of his wife
in 1921, Mr. Nelson went to make his home with his son. He has been in failing
health for the past four weeks. Two sons, Nels of this city and G.M. Pederson
of Chicago and eight grandchildren survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 4, 1930  p.14
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[Peter NELSON/bur. 2-6-1930/age 92 yrs/cause: valvular heart lesion/
bur. on Nels A. Pederson lot]


AADNE NELSON

Death in Neshoto of Aadne Nelson following a 3-mo. confinement with 
pneumonia. The deceased, who was born in Norway in 1851 but who has 
been a resident of our county for at least 20 yrs., leaves a widow 
and 8 children. The burial took place Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1902
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Aedna Nelson
birth: 25 May 1851 Norway
death: 22 January 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause:chronic nephritis]


AGATHA S. (MROTEK) NELSON

Mrs. Agatha S. Nelson, 73, of 936 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy L. Crain will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Agatha Mrotek, was born Nov. 30, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Andrew and Stella Revolinski Mrotek. Prior to her retirement in 
1965, she was employed at Holy Family Hospital. Mrs. Nelson was a member of 
Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son, Richard F. Nelson, of Fallschurch, Va., two daughters,
Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Deja, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Mel (Janice) Schack, of
Pompano Beach, Fla., ten grandchildren and a great grandson. A son, Edwin,
two brothers, Rollie and Aloise, and a sister, Florence, preceded her in
death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer 
service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, February 3, 1977 P.3


AGNES NELSON    (d. 1904)

DEATH TAKES YOUNG LIFE.
Untimely Demise of Miss Agnes Nelson a Deep Sorrow to friends. 
Death claimed another young life that had become endeared to family and friends 
when Miss Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Soren Nelson was called to eternal 
sleep, her demise occurring early today. Born in this city twenty-three years 
ago she had always made her home here, attending the local schools and graduating 
from the North Side with the class of 1890. After leaving school she was employed 
as a stenographer by the HERALD and later entered the employe of the Torrison 
Company where she remained until stricken with the fatal illness. Death was due 
to lung trouble and while never strong, the last illness was of short duration 
and her death comes as a painful shock to friends many of whom will deeply mourn 
her loss. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 28, 1904  P.1
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Death Sat. morning, following an illness with consumption, 
of Miss Agnes Cornelia Nelson, only daughter of Soren Nelson 
here. The 23-yr. old deceased was born here in Manitowoc and 
worked as a stenographer in Torrison's store until too 
weakened by her illness. In addition to her parents, she is 
survived by one brother. The funeral was Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904
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Agnes Cornelia Nelson, age 23, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Soren Nelson at 816 North Ninth Street Saturday morning. The funeral took place 
Tuesday afternoon from the First Norwegian Lutheran church, the Rev. P. E. 
Thorsen officiating. The interment was at Evergreen Cemetery. One brother, Rev. 
Adolph Nelson, of Amherst and Stevens Point, survives. Miss Nelson was formerly 
employed by the Herald Pres Publishing Company and by the O. Torrison Company. 
She was also at one time organist of the Norwegian church.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 2, 1904 p.1 
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Agnes Nelson
birth: 25 January 1881 Wisconsin
death: 28 May 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Manitowoc
father: Czern Nelson
mother: Agnes
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
[cause: consumption]


ALFRED NELSON

Alfred Nelson Dies After Road Mishap
Chicago Driver Strikes Stalled Car on Highway
Manitowoc Man Was Trying to Get It Off Road
TWO RIVERS-A prominent Manitowoc man was fatally injured Tuesday when 
an automobile struck his stalled vehicle on Highway 42 about seven 
miles north of this city.
The victim was Alfred W. Nelson, 63, 712 N. Seventh St., vice president 
and assistant treasurer of the Plumb & Nelson Co., wholesale grocery 
distributor. He died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 1:25 a.m. 
Wednesday of injuries received in the accident.
Three occupants of the other car were hospitalized here. They were 
Aloysius B. Kalas, 58, of 3056 N. Kenneth Ave., Chicago, the driver, 
and his two unmarried sisters, Julia, 69, and Bertha, 70. Kalas 
suffered injuries to both eyes, a fractured right wrist and forehead 
laceration. Julia had a fractured nose and multiple bruises while 
Bertha received a fractured right leg and multiple bruises.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, attributed Nelson's death to a 
cerebral hemorrhage resulting from a skull fracture. He indicated 
there would be an inquest into the accident. Nelson was the 13th person 
to die in a county traffic accident so far in 1960 compared with 10 
for the entire year of 1959.
Car Developed Trouble
County traffic police reported that Nelson was traveling south on Highway 
42 when his car developed trouble shortly before 3 p.m. on a straight 
stretch about 1 1/2 miles north of the S-curve.
Nelson had attempted to push the car in the west traffic lane and was 
standing next to it when Kalas approached from the north. Kalas ran into 
the left rear section of the Nelson car which swung around and knocked 
the driver to the pavement.
The Nelson vehicle continued into the west ditch but Kalas managed to 
stop his car on the highway next to the Manitowoc man's body, according 
to police.
Police were able to question Kalas only briefly because of his injuries. 
He told officers that he did not notice the Nelson car in the traffic 
lane until it was too late.
It was not immediately known what caused the Nelson car to stall. A 
young girl who lives at a nearby farm said the driver seemed to have 
trouble keeping the motor going before it stopped in the roadway. She 
added that Nelson briefly attempted to push the car before the collision 
occurred. 
Native of Manitowoc
Kalas and his sisters reportedly were on their way to Two Rivers to close 
a deal for the purchase of a store at Two Creeks. They had planned to move 
to that community from Chicago. 
Nelson was born Oct. 10, 1896, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Floy Felton Nelson, and attended public schools in the city, graduating 
from the old West Side High School. He entered the armed forces in World 
War 1 and was stationed in the east. After his return to Manitowoc he went 
to work for the Plumb and Nelson firm where he had been associated for 46 
years. He was vice president and assistant treasurer of the firm at his 
death, a position he held for many years. He married the former Iris 
Edwards at Whitewater June 26, 1937.
He was active in many church and civic organizations. An active member of 
the St. James Episcopal church, he sang in the choir for 25 years, was 
church treasurer for 11 years, treasurer of the church diocesan pension 
fund for 25 years and for a number of years was a member of the church 
vestry.
Headed Grocer Group
He was divisional manager of Eastern Wisconsin Clover Farm Stores, member 
of Wisconsin Independent Grocers Assn, director of Wholesale Grocers Assn., 
member of Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn., a member 42 
years of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, Manitowoc County 
Historical Society, member of the Elks Lodge No. 687 for 41 years during 
which time he had worked his way up through most of the lodge offices; a 
member of Meistersingers of Two Rivers and part owner and secretary-treasurer 
of Lincoln Fields Golf Course, Manitowoc. He was also one of the first 
members and held office in the Masquers, Manitowoc amateur theatrical group.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church. 
The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife; a son, (private), at home; and a sister, Mrs. Edward 
Selzer of Paris, France.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. 
Friday when the body will be moved to the church. The American Legion will 
conduct flag rites at graveside. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wed, 6 Jul 1960, p. 1
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[d. 07-06-1960/age 63 yrs./bur. on W.W. Nelson lot]


ANNA NELSON    (d. 1876)

Deaths
Nelson - Died in this city on the 27th inst. of heart disease, Anna, 
wife of James Nelson, aged 31 years. The deceased was a native of 
Denmark and had resided in this country for four years.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., June 29, 1876


ANNA D. NELSON    (d. 1959)

Mrs. Sam R. Nelson, 70, 425 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. D. L. Krembs 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson was born Feb. 6, 1889, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter 
and Josephine Monka Gates. She was married to Sam Nelson Nov. 26, 1907 at Two 
Rivers. The couple made its home for short periods of time at Two Rivers, 
Marinette and Berlin, Wis. They moved to Manitowoc in 1921 where they operated 
a firm known as the Manitowoc Rabbitry which was the largest firm of its kind 
in Wisconsin. They later operated the Nelson Fur Shop for 27 years and also 
engaged in the management of a resort at Townsend, Wis. The resort is still 
being operated by members of the family. Mrs. Nelson retired from active business 
in 1956 due to ill health. Her husband preceded her in death in 1946.
Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Germania Society and Rebekkah Lodge 18.
Survivors include three sons, Edwin of Townsend, Earl S. and Roland R. of Two 
Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Halverson and Mrs. Hilbert Snyder of Manitowoc, 
four brothers, John, Louis, Van and Peter of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. 
Clarence LeCoque of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mary Wiltgen of Two Rivers and Mrs. Agnes 
Hollenbeck of Kenosha; 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1959  P.17 
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[d. 04-10-1959/age 70 yrs./widow of Sam R. Nelson]
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Tuesday morning at high mass services at the Sacred Heart Church (Polish), Miss 
Anna Gates of the Eastside and Samuel Nelson were united in marriage. The bridal 
couple were attended by Miss Agnes Gates, sister of the bride as maid of honor 
and Ted Williams as best man. The bridesmaid was Bessie Walin and Eddie Sanville 
acted as groomsman.
The wedding was appropriately celebrated at the home of the brides parents 
residing on Chestnut Street. The young couple will make their home on the 
Eastside. The bride is a popular lady of this city. The groom's former home 
was at Marinette and during his short stay in this city, he also has made a 
host of friends who extends their congratulations. May the young couple's 
journey be one of continued bliss is the wish of the Reporter.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 30, 1907


BABY NELSON

Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson have the sympathy of the community in the death of 
their new born infant last evening.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 27, 1908  P. 4
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A new-born child of Geo. Nelson here died Sunday evening.
Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 30 Jan. 1908
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Local and Personal:
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nelson died Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 30, 1908 pg. 5
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[Cemetery office: I don't have much else other than the Burial Register lists it 
as a baby girl, and she is buried on the Julius Nelson lot. I have a note in my 
records that she was not listed on a marker as of 2003.]


BEATRICE O. NELSON

Mrs. Beatrice O. Nelson, 78, of 1216 N. 11th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, April 18, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William B. Plank will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson was born June 28, 1910 at Menominee, Michigan, daughter of the late 
Ervin and Louise Schomer. She grew up and was educated in Menominee, Michigan, 
coming to Manitowoc in January of 1948. She married Captain Gustave A. Nelson 
on February 10, 1934 at Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death June 11, 
1972. Mrs. Nelson was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc Senior 
Citizens and Manitowoc Homemakers. She enjoyed sewing and ceramics.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Captain Albert D. and Diane L. 
Nelson of Manitowoc, Captain John R. and Beverly A. Nelson of Boulder City, 
Nevada; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Captain Leonard B. and Doris Schomer 
of Vero Beach, Florida, Raymond A. and Florence Schomer of Menominee, Michigan; 
two sisters and a brother-in-law, Georgene and Raymond King of Gladstone, 
Michigan, Carmen Burdue of Fairfield, California; six grandchildren, Lynn and 
Randy Kirt, Lori and Randy Waniger, all of Manitowoc; David A. Nelson of New 
Orleans, Louisiana; Steven J. Nelson of San Diego, California; John R. Nelson Jr. 
and Michael P. Nelson, both of Boulder City, Nevada and two great grandsons, 
Eric and David Waniger of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Merwin Schomer.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 pm to 
8 pm Friday and Saturday at the church from 10 am until the hour of service. A 
memorial has been established in her name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Apr. 20, 1989 page B10
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[widow of Gustave Nelson]


CARL NELSON    (d. 1974)

Banker and Civic Leader Nelson Dies
Carl G. Nelson, past president of First National Bank in Manitowoc, died 
Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson, 72, resided at 601 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson came to Manitowoc in 1958 when he was appointed president of the 
bank by the board of directors. He assumed the presidency Sept. 1, leaving a 
similar post at National Bank of Commerce, Superior Wis. He had been active 
in banking circles since 1937, starting as cashier at Miners State Bank of 
Iron River, Mich., subsequently moving to Escanaba, Mich., where he was chief 
executive officer, until accepting the Superior bank presidency.
Mr. Nelson quickly became involved in community activities at Manitowoc, as 
he had done while at Superior and Escanaba. He served as president of the 
Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce in 1965-1967, president of Memorial Hospital 
Corp. and chairman of the Manitowoc Citizens Advisory Committee. 
Additionally, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce, the 
Governor's Commission on Banking and treasurer and a member of the board of 
directors of The Salvation Army.
Mr. Nelson was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite and a member of Manitowoc Lodge No. 
65, F&AM: Manitowoc Chapter No. __6, Royal Arch Masons; Manitowoc Council No. 
18, Royal and Select Masters; (Turn to Page 2, Col. 7) 
Banker (Continued from Page 1) Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar; 
and Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Club.
He was affiliated with the Manitowoc Rotary Club and Manitowoc Elks Lodge and 
served as an elder at First Presbyterian Church.
The Menominee, Mich., native was honored by the Manitowoc Chamber and Memorial 
Hospital for his community effort. The Chamber gave him an Award of Special 
Merit, one of two presented in the Chamber's 50-year history at that time, 
for "service to the people of Manitowoc"; and directors of Memorial Hospital 
cited him for his years of service to the hospital.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, two sons, and a step-son, a step-daughter, 
two sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1974  pp 1, 12
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Carl G. Nelson, 72, of 601 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, past president of First 
National Bank in Manitowoc since 1958, died Saturday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Prebyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti and Rev. Dale O. Tutje will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born March 16, 1901, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late 
Charles and Helga Olson Nelson. He married Lois Trethewey Nelson and she 
preceded him in death in 1960. He then married Jane Spindler Bump in 1962 
at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Nelson served as treasurer and member of the board of both the Salvation 
Army and the Holiday House. He was a member of the Wisconsin Chamber of 
Commerce and past president of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce. He was 
also a member of the Rotary Club, the Wisconsin Bankers Assn, and Masonic 
Lodge No. 65, F & A.M. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite.
Mr. Nelson served as past president and member of the board of directors of 
Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, an elder of First 
Presbyterian Church and served on the Governors Commission on Banking. He 
was also a member of the Mayor's Advisory Committee. 
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Carl G. Jr., of Shaker Heights, Ohio, 
and Ben T. of Lake Bluff, Ill., a step-son, Thomas T. Bump, of Chicago, a 
step-daughter, Mrs. David (Kathy) Schmidt, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. 
William (Edith) Winther and Mrs. Elmore (Ruth) Haynor, of Menominee and 
seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 
9 o'clock this Monday evening until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church 
from noon until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Holiday House, First Presbyterian Church or Memorial 
Hospital.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1974  P. 14
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[d. 02-16-1974/age 72 yrs.]
(16 Mar 1901/Feb 1974/SSDI)


CAROLINE NELSON

CAROLINE NELSON   cemetery #44
Mrs. Elmer N. Nelson, 72, died early Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past three weeks. She had 
recently been a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Edmund E. Olson, pastor of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson was born Caroline Arneson, Dec. 29, 1893 at Sturgeon Bay. 
She attended school in Door County and was married to Elmer M. Nelson, June 25, 
1910. The couple resided at Sturgeon Bay until 1926, then at Two Rivers for 10 
years and at Manitowoc since 1936. 
Survivors included a son, Virgil, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Walter 
(LaVerne) Schultz of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank (Merley) Hack of Manitowoc; a 
brother, Raymond; three sisters, Selma of Florida; Mrs. Ralph Newton of Grand 
Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Henry Miller of Sturgeon Bay; nine grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1948. A 
daughter, Ethel, also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 6 o'clock this Friday evening at the funeral home until 
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 18, 1966  P. 6
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[d. 2-18-1966/age 72 yrs/widow of Elmer Nelson]
(Caroline Nelson/Dec 29 1892/Feb 1966/SSDI)


CARRIE NELSON    (d. 1922)

Mrs. Caroline Nelson, 519 North Ninth St., died Tuesday after an 
illness of three months. The deceased was sixty-two years of age and 
was born in Valders, Norway, coming here at the age of six with her 
parents and locating in this county where she spent her childhood and 
grew to maturity.
Mrs. Nelson has been a resident of Manitowoc city for forty-five years 
being married on April 14, 1880. Her husband and four children survive 
her. The children are Nels M. and James of this city, Mrs. Tedval 
Thompson, Valders, Mrs. A. H. Spearbraker of Brookfield, Ill. The 
funeral will be held this afternoon from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 
Rev. Espeseth officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 16, 1922
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Manitowoc news:
Another pioneer of the city, Mrs. Caroline Nelson, 519 North Ninth st., has passed 
to her reward, death coming as a relief from a three months period of illness last 
week. Decedent was 62 years old.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, March 23, 1922  pg. 4
*********
[Carrie Thompson Nelson/bur. 03-16-1922/cause: chronic nephritis/bur on Iver 
and Halver Nelson lot]


CARRIE E. NELSON

Mrs. J.C. Nelson, 91, of 709 St. Clair St., a resident of Manitowoc for
80 years, died Monday morning at the home.
Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Tuesday by the Frazier
Mortuary, Manitowoc.
She was born Carrie E. Martin, at Mishawaka, Ind., August 9, 1863, daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Martin, and accompanied her parents to 
Manitowoc in 1874. She was married to J.C. Nelson in 1882. Her husband,
who died in 1920, was one of the founders, with the late John Plumb, of the
Plumb and Nelson Co., Manitowoc, wholesale grocers, serving as treasurer
of the company.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Henry Marin of Los Angeles, and Mrs. C.
H. Matravers of Elsah, Ill.; six grandchildren and eight great grand-
children. Two sons, Edward and George, and a daughter, Mrs. George Fannin,
preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 1, 1954, p.21
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Private Christian Science services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 
the Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, for Mrs. J.C. Nelson, 91, of 709 St. 
Clair St., Manitowoc, who died Monday. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 2, 1954 P.17
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[d. 11-01-1954/age 91 yrs./bur. on Julius C. Nelson lot]


CATHERINE NELSON    (d. 1939)

Mrs. Catherine Nelson, 83, of 422 North Ninth street, lifelong resident of the 
county and widow of Horal Nelson, veteran Manitowoc printer, died this morning 
at the home. Until recently she had enjoyed good health despite her advancing 
years. She was stricken seriously ill with a heart attack only a few days ago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Catherine Smoke, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David 
Smoke, was born in Two Rivers in 1856. When she was 10 years of age her parents 
moved to this city. She was married here in 1875 to Horal Nelson, one of the 
early day printers and publishers of the city.
Mrs. Nelson was always active in church and charitable circles. She was organist 
at the St. Boniface church for years before establishment of the Sacred Heart 
parish on the northside. When the latter church was organized she transferred 
to the Sacred Heart church. She was a member of the Altar society and also the 
Women's Relief Corps. 
Mr. Nelson died Nov. 23, 1938.
Survivors are a son, William, with whom Mrs. Nelson made her home, and a sister, 
Miss Rachel Smoke, also of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of 
the services Wednesday.
The Altar society of Sacred Heart church will recite the rosary at the funeral 
home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and will attend the funeral in a body.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1939  P. 2
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[cause: cholecystitis/bur. on Horal Nelson lot]


CHRISTOPHER NELSON

Chris Nelson, 76, of 1523 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at his home 
following a stroke.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in Norway Aug 20, 1882, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Iver 
Nelson, and came to the United States and Manitowoc with them at the age of 
three. He married Clara Eggert at Manitowoc Sept. 30, 1916. He was a past 
noble grand of the Odd Fellows Lodge, past chancellor commander of the Knights 
of Pythias and a past president of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Surviving are his wife and two half sisters, Mrs. Ed. Kanter of New Holstein 
and Mrs. Alvin Ellis of Beaver Dam.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1958  P. 15
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[Christopher E. Nelson/d. 10-07-1958/age 76 yrs.]


CLARA E. NELSON    (d. 1976)

Card of Thanks
We wish to take this opportunity to thank Pastor Dale Tutje, the Eagles 
Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters, Holy Family Hospital, friends, 
neighbors, donors of flowers, memorial cards and any others who assisted 
in any way during the recent illness and loss of Clara Nelson.
Her sister, Minnie Hobus, nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 2, 1976 page 5
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[widow of Christopher Nelson]


CLARA W. NELSON    (d. 1983)

Mrs. Foster (Clara W.) Nelson, 87, of 426 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, Feb. 12, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Revs. William Plank and Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Clara Wilda, was born Nov. 16, 1895, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Anna Krejcie Wilda. She grew up and was educated at 
Manitowoc, where she lived all her life and was married to Foster R. Nelson 
Nov. 12, 1919. Mrs. Nelson was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Foster, nieces, nephews and other relatives. 
Two sisters, Libby Wood and Blanche Mahnke preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home afer 11 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1983 P. 3
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[wife of Foster R. Nelson/bur. on Joseph Wilda lot]


CYNTHIA A. NELSON

Cynthia A. Nelson, age 90, of 1021 Division St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
May 11, 1998, at Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Private family services were held at 10 a.m. today, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Simensen officiated, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born March 10, 1908, in Norwood Park, Ill., daughter of the late Ulrich 
and Mary Turtle Braasch. On June 22, 1926, she married Oscar Nelson in Waukegan, 
Ill. He preceded her in death December 2, 1986. Mrs. Nelson was a member of 
Rebecca Lodge of the Oddfellows.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Robert Stephani, Manitowoc; 
one son and daughter-in-law, John and Elaine Nelson, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, 
Paula Schultz, Diana Leigh Haver, Robin Stephani, John Stephani, Laura Kempfert, 
Kathleen Bernado, Michael Nelson; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-
granddaughter; two sister, Nina Brunner, Manitowoc, and Esther Donavan, Rockway 
Beach, Mo.; one brother, Thomas Braasch, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother 
and three sisters.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1998 P. 2
Cynthia A. Nelson, age 90, of 1021 Division St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
May 11, 1998, at Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Private family services were held at 10 a.m. today, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Simensen officiated, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born March 10, 1908, in Norwood Park, Ill., daughter of the late Ulrich 
and Mary Turtle Braasch. On June 22, 1926, she married Oscar Nelson in Waukegan, 
Ill. He preceded her in death December 2, 1986. Mrs. Nelson was a member of 
Rebecca Lodge of the Oddfellows.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Robert Stephani, Manitowoc; 
one son and daughter-in-law, John and Elaine Nelson, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, 
Paula Schultz, Diana Leigh Haver, Robin Stephani, John Stephani, Laura Kempfert, 
Kathleen Bernado, Michael Nelson; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-
granddaughter; two sister, Nina Brunner, Manitowoc, and Esther Donavan, Rockway 
Beach, Mo.; one brother, Thomas Braasch, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother 
and three sisters.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1998 P. 2


DEBORAH A. NELSON

Deborah A. Nelson, age 42, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Thursday, August 4, 1994, at University Hospital, Madison.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon Monday, August 8, 1994, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Deacon William Klein with burial 
to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 11, 1952, in Manitowoc, daughter of Margaret Schmidt Nelson 
Miller and the late Edwin Nelson.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Margaret and Wayne Miller, Manitowoc; 
three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Linda Steen, Manitowoc, Barbara and David 
Leonhard, Sheboygan, Trudy and Russ Lindemann, Valders; a brother, Jeffery Nelson, 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She 
was also preceded in death by twin brothers.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 1994, 
until the time of service at 12 noon.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1994 P. A2
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[died at Madison WI]


DIANE (KAWALLE) NELSON

Mrs. Larry (Diane) J. Nelson, 34, of 701 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, November 1, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 1:30 pm Monday, November 4, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm and Vicar Loren Steele will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson was born April 29, 1951 at Manitowoc, daughter of Arthur and Emily 
Seibel Kawalle. She attended First German Evangelical Grade School and also 
attended Manitowoc Lutheran High School, graduating in 1969. Mrs. Nelson worked 
in the accounting department at Wisconsin Fuel and Light in Manitowoc and most 
recently was employed at Rustic Touch in Manitowoc. She married Larry A. Nelson 
on September 4, 1976 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Nelson 
was a lifelong member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church where she had 
been baptized and confirmed.
Survivors include her husband, Larry; a son, Danny at home; her parents, Arthur 
and Emily Kawalle of Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Linda and 
James Tisler, Marilyn and Gene Weyer and Miss Barbara Kawalle, all of Manitowoc; 
her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude Seibel of Manitowoc; a special aunt, 
Miss Clara Seibel of Manitowoc; her father-in-law and step mother-in-law, Jerome 
and Marion Nelson of Two Rivers; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Gladys Engels of 
Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also 
survive.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Sunday afternoon and Monday from 8:30 am to 11 am and then at the church 
from noon until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 3, 1985 page 3


EDWARD J. NELSON

SERVICES ARE HELD FOR TWO AIR VICTIMS
Edward Nelson, Orley Schmidt Are Buried Today; Schmatz Rites Thursday
Funeral rites for Edward J. Nelson, Manitowoc business man, and Orley Schmidt, 
high school athlete and student pilot, killed in a plane crash in Nelson's plane 
near the airport early Sunday evening, were held here this afternoon.
Services for Mr. Nelson were held at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel 
with the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating.  The 
casket was not opened before the services and was draped with a large American 
flag.
Schmidt Services   
Honorary pallbearers were past presidents of the Lions club, of which Mr. Nelson 
was the first president.  They were Alois Fischl Sr., Edward Mackey, Otto Engel, 
William Huchthausen, Edward Meyer and Junias Pleuss.  Active pallbearers were 
Orville Breuer, John Schuette, John Kasper, Reinhardt Zechek, Arthur Pitz and 
Elton Hanson.  Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. 
Funeral services for Orley Schmidt were held at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. E. F. Uetzmann officiating.  Burial was 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edward Steckmesser, Kenneth Mueller and Billy Hrudka, who played 
on high school teams with Schmidt the past three years, Robert Vande Castle, 
Milton Habeck and John Rehak.
Funeral services for Eugene Schmatz, 18, of Branch, third victim of the accident, 
who died yesterday morning, will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from thme St. 
Michael's church at Whitelaw with interment in the church cemetery.  The body is 
at the Schmatz home.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 19, 1939
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Two Killed, Two Injured As Plane Crashes Near Airport
Businessman And Athlete Die As Monoplane Falls
(PICTURES)
The nose of its motor smashed and bent to the ground, the wrecked plane in 
which Edward Nelson and Orley Schmidt died last night is shown above. Schmidt 
is shown to the left below.  In the center and to the right below are two 
pictures of Nelson taken at Cleveland, O., a week ago by Cyril Niquette, Two 
Rivers. The pictures were developed and printed this morning and were never 
seen by Nelson.  Photo of the wrecked plane is by the Herald-Times photographer.
Edward Nelson, Pilot, And Orley Schmidt Are Victims
Two persons were killed and two others seriously injured early last night when 
a cabin plane piloted by Edward J. Nelson, Manitowoc aviator and businessman, 
fell into an oat field on the Henry Klackner farm on the Town Line road just 
north of the Municipal Airport. 
The dead:
Nelson, 53, of 709 St. Clair street, instantly killed.  Suffered a basal skull 
fracture, severe lacerations of the face and forehead, internal injuries and 
broken ankles.
Orley Schmidt, 17, of 1809 Belmont street, former high school athlete and 
student pilot, died a few minutes after the crash of a brain concussion.  His 
left arm was broken at the shoulder.
The injured:
Eugene Schmatz, 19, Branch in a grave condition at the Holy Family hospital 
suffering from a brain concussion, a broken neck, and leg fractures.
Emil Opichka, 18, Newton, at the hospital suffering from a broken nose and 
fractured right ankle.
Opichka, who regained consciousness at the hospital this morning, told physicians 
that he recalled nothing after climbing into the rear seat of the plane shortly 
before Nelson took off from the airport.  Physicians said the shock of the fall 
would result in Opichka's loss of memory for 24 or 36 hours.
Up 100 feet
The plane crashed as Nelson had attained a height of about 100 feet after taking 
off from the airport, where he had been taking up passengers.  Art Donohue, 
managing the airport in the absence of Elmer Leighton, said today Nelson, who 
held a transport pilot's license, was turning ten per cent of the money over to 
the airport management.
Witnesses said the motor of the ship died and the plane went into a spin and 
crashed.  The accident occurred few minutes before 8 o'clock.  Police received a 
call at 8 o'clock sharp.  Scores of people saw the ship fall and hundreds 
converged on the Klackner farm as authorities rushed city and county ambulances 
to the scene.  Opichka and Schmatz were taken to the hospital at once.  Dr. 
Norman C. Erdman, who had flown with Nelson during the afternoon, arrived a few 
minutes after the accident and pronounced Nelson dead.  Schmidt was still living 
when the doctor arrived but died a few moment later without regaining 
consciousness.
A coroner's jury was impanelled today by Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, and 
District Attorney Patrick Dewane.  Members are George Pankratz, Mrs. Jess Dempski, 
Oscar Belinski, David Dwyer, George Martin, Ed Leschke and Walter Gebrinsky. The 
jury viewed the bodies and was adjourned to await the outcome of the Opichka and 
Schmatz' injuries.
Says Motor "Died"
A local pilot who declined to be quoted said Nelson's motor died shortly after 
the take-off as the ship was turning to the right.  The ship, he said, was rising 
steeply.  When the motor died on the turn the plane nosed down.  The motor picked 
up momentarily but stopped and the ship went into a spin, with the tail turning 
around with the nose of the ship an axis.  It was the spin that many eye-witnesses 
took for a side-slip.
Among the first to reach the wrecked plane were Tony Panosh, Menasha avenue; 
Officer William McConnell, who was on his front porch watching the plane; Fred 
Brue and Robert Meyer of the airport; Robert Holschbach and Henry Klackner, on 
whose farm the accident occurred.
Nelson, according to McConnell, was in the pilot's seat and Schmidt was beside 
him.  Opichka and Schmatz were in the rear, pushed under the front seats.  The 
bodies were taken from the plane and placed on the ground.  The fusilage was 
torn away so that the passengers could be extricated.
Calls Police Station
As McConnell saw the plane fall he rushed into his home and called Lieut. Aaron 
Peterson at the police station.  A moment later, Lt. Peterson received a call 
from Adolph Marquardt, 1115 South 15th street, that a plane had fallen and four 
people we injured.  Peterson dispatched the city ambulance with Officers Elmer 
Scherer and William Diegel and called the county ambulance, which was sent from 
the sheriffs office.
"I was watching the plane as it climbed up over the trees," McConnell said. "As 
it was banking, I heard the motors die.  Then the ship slid sideways to its left 
and I heard a loud "swoosh" as it hit the field."
Holschbach, who also saw the plane fall, claimed he heard the motors turn over 
just a second before the plane hit the ground.
Nelson, a licensed transport pilot, was a World war veteran and had been flying 
for about 12 years.  Last September he purchased the Fairchild ship for $7,000.
Tells of Crash
Norman Kleman, student flyer at the airport, an eye-witness, said:
"Taking off to the east, the motor suddenly went dead at about 100 feet.  The 
pilot apparently attempted to circle northward in an attempt to bring his plane 
around to the landing on the field.  However, the plane lost speed and altitude 
rapidly and crashed."
Roy Lamach and Francis Kelley, both of Cato, narrowly missed making the fatal 
flight.  They had purchased tickets and were ready to get into the plane when 
Opichka and Schamtz pushed in ahead of them.
Angry at having to wait until the next flight, Kelley and Lamach watched the 
plane take off.  A moment later they saw it crash into the oat field.  They 
rushed to the scene and helped remove the victims from the plane.
Perry Hodgden, investigator of the Air Safety Board of the Civil Aeronautics 
Authority, Chicago and Burleigh Putman, Jr., inspector of the Wisconsin district 
for the Civil Aeronautics Authority arrived here early this morning to 
investigate the crash.  They would not reveal their finds because of board 
regulations but sent reports to Washington immediately.
Within a few moment after the crash hundreds of people arrived at the Klackner 
farm and traffic jammed along the townline road.  Scores ran across fields, 
knocking down Klackner's stand of oats, cutting and breaking fences, to reach 
the plane.  They tore souvenir strips from the fuselage and took pieces of the 
broken motor.  Police and sheriff's men had difficulty getting ambulances 
through the crowd.
Scene of Crash
Nelson's plane crashed within 400 feet of the spot where a plane piloted by 
Melvin Thompson, 41, Kohler flyer, fell August 12, 1929, in a field on the 
Henry Klackner farm.  His passenger, Ruth Williams, 21, of Chicago, a cabaret 
entertainer, was killed.
Thompson, seriously injured, recovered after spending several weeks in the 
hospital.      
Thompson was using a ship owned by the late Frank Shoblaska, airport manager, 
and had taken off from the airport late in the afternoon with Miss Williams.  
The plane fell from a height of 1,500 feet.
Klackner, who was an eye-witness to this crash today pointed to the spot in his 
field where the city's first airplane tragedy occurred 10 years ago, almost a 
stone's throw from where the Nelson ship came down last night.
Relatives of Nelson had difficulty last night locating his brother, George, 
who left Saturday on the Yacht Manowis for a week's cruise.  He was finally 
located in Manistique, Mich.
Joined Grocery Firm
Edward J. Nelson was born in this city in 1886, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius 
C. Nelson.  He attended the northside grade schools and the northside high 
school.
Soon after leaving school he entered the employ of Thomas Higgins, head of the 
Manitowoc and Northern Traction company.  He operated one of the street cars on 
the local line.
In 1906 he entered the Plumb and Nelson company, wholesale grocers, founded by 
the Nelson and Plumb families.  From a position as shipping clerk he advanced 
to positions of trust with the firm.  At the time of his death he was vice-
president and secretary, and also division manager for the Clover Farm Stores, 
an organization of retail establishments serviced by the parent firm.
While still a young man Mr. Nelson took the Manitowoc agency for the Indian 
motorcycle and engaged in dirt track racing in the state.  He established 
records on mile and half mile tracks all over the middle west.
When the Untied States entered the World war he joined the service and was 
assigned to duty with units at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
Traveled By Air
Mr. Nelson took an interest in flying and for nearly 15 years has operated 
his own planes.  He first secured a pilot's license, later was granted a permit 
to carry passengers and lastly passed strict requirements giving him a transport 
pilot's license.  He was known as one of the most careful plane pilots in the 
state and never did any "stunting" with his ship.  He made numerous cross-
country flights to Cleveland, New York and annually attended the automobile 
races at Indianapolis, making the trip always by air.
His newest plane, a Fairchild four-passenger model was acquired only a few 
months ago.  
His fraternal affiliations included membership in the Lions club of which he 
served as first president and was one of the organizers, the Elks, the 
Manitowoc Chapter of the Izaak Walton league, the Drews post of the American 
Legion and the Manitowoc Gun club.
He never married and made his home with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Nelson at 
709 St. Clair street.
Funeral Wednesday
Survivors are the mother; brother, George, of this city; and three sisters, 
Mrs. George Fannon of Appleton; Mrs. Henry Marin of Menominee, Mich.; and 
Mrs. C. H. Matravers, of Stevens Point, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary 
chapel.  Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed after two o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Orley Schmidt, other victim of the crash, was a high school athlete and had 
letters in three sports at Lincoln high school the past three years, and was 
graduated last June.  He resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt 
at 1809 Belmont street.
He was born in Reedsville in 1921 and 10 years ago accompanied his parents 
to this city.  He attended Wilson junior high school and entered Lincoln high 
school as a sophomore.  He was an end on the football team, a center and guard 
on the basketball team and a middle distance runner on the track team.
He took a great interest in aviation and did considerable flying during his 
high school days.  Several months ago he secured a solo pilot's license.  He 
was working to secure a regular pilot's license.  He also assisted his father 
in the masonry business.

Survivors are the parents, and a sister, Roma, city.  A brother, Milroy, 18, 
was drowned off the harbor entrance here September 9, 1934, one of three boys 
who lost their lives when a boat in which they were riding, capsized.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann, officiating.  Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Tuesday at 5 p.m. until Wednesday at 10 a..m.  It will then be moved to the 
church where the casket will be open until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 17, 1939
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 07-16-1939/age 52 yrs./cause: fractured skull fractured cervical
vertebrae fractured tibia and fibula both legs/bur. on Julius C. Nelson lot]
***********
Nelson Tops Gun Club In Shoot Sunday
Ed Nelson was king bee among Gun Club riflemen Sunday at the weekly shoot, with 
a record of 48 out of a possible 50.  Charles Tikalsky was second with 46 and 
other scores were: George Koebke 43, A.H. Pitz 41, G. Esch 41, O. Breuer 29, 
E. Schroeder 38, Dr. Gates 37, George Alter 37, A. L. Hougen 23, E. Hanson 11 (25).
Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, June 7, 1926
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


EDWIN J. NELSON  (d. 1965)

Edwin J. Nelson, (Photo) 37, veteran of World War II and active in 
American Veterans of World War II, died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient five days.  
Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr. Nelson and family resided on Rt. 2, Sheboygan Falls, since 
September.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Conrad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born March 19, 1928, at Manitowoc, son of Edwin F. 
and Agatha S. Mrotek Nelson.  He attended Manitowoc public schools 
and married Margaret Schmidt at St. Mary Church Feb. 28, 1950.
Mr. Nelson served during the second World War overseas with an Army 
advisory group.  He was elected state commander of the Amvets of 
Wisconsin at Sturgeon Bay in June of 1954 and had been a past 
commander of the Charles Karling Post No. 21 of Amvets of Manitowoc 
as well as serving as senior vice commander on the state level and 
as adjutant to the former Manitowoc post commander.
He had been employed as a salesman for Terp Mobile Home Sales.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Military rites at graveside will be by Amvets Post No. 99.
Manitowoc Herald Times-Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13


EFFIE M. NELSON

Mrs. Irving H. (Effie M.) Nelson, 84, of 2707 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening, January 8, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Nelson, nee Effie Galbraith, was born Dec. 1, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Peter Duncan and Lenora Aldrich Galbraith. She was educated in 
Manitowoc schools and was a resident of the area all her life. She was married 
to Irving H. Nelson April 21, 1926, at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death 
Dec. 19, 1976.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Amy St. Clair of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law 
and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bruce of Evanston, Ill., and nieces 
and nephews. Two brothers, Peter and Harold Galbraith, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from noon Monday until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, January 9, 1981 p.3
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[widow of Irving Nelson/bur. on O.H. Nelson lot]


ELEANORE P. NELSON    (d. 1994)

Eleanore P. Nelson, age 73, of 1413 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
March 27, 1994, at her residence following a 3 year courageous battle with 
cancer.
There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born June 30, 1920, Two Rivers, daughter of the late Elmer and Nettie 
Deronso Gauthier and step-father Willilam Toltzman. She attended schools in 
Two Rivers. Eleanore married Roland Nelson, January 10, 1942, in Manitowoc. She 
was emploeyd with the Civil Service during World War II and was also employed at 
the Manitowoc Shipyards. She was a former member of Ladies Shrine Auxiliary and 
a former member of the Elk's Ladies Bowling League and was also a former member 
of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband, Roland, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, 
Renee and Neil McDougall, Manitowoc, Dawn Marie and Jim Steckmesser, Manitowoc; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Dorothy Toltzman, Manitowoc; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Gene Gates, Two Rivers; a daughter-in-law, Gail 
Nelson Mellinger, town of Cato; seven grandchildrne, Tracy, Jason and Gayle Sladky, 
Amanda and Sarah McDougall, all of Manitowoc, Aaron and Angela Nelson, town of Cato; 
one great grandchild, Courtney Sladky, Manitowoc; two special friends, Ruth 
Christenson and Margaret Evarist Bast, both of Manitowoc. She was preceded in 
death by a son, Steve and and (sic) a daughter, Gay Ann Nelson.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Cripple Children, c/o Roland 
Nelson.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 1994 P. A2
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[cremains]


ELIZABETH M. NELSON    (d. 1957)

Mrs. Elmer Nelson, 47, former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday morning at 
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., following a lingering illness.
The former Elizabeth Schladweiler was born at Manitowoc and __ years ago was 
married to Mr. Nelson. He was stationed with the Coast Guard at Duluth, Minn., 
and six months ago the family moved to the S__. 
Surviving her are the husband, four sons, David with the Navy and Gerald, 
Chelsey and John at home; a daughter, Carol, at home; mother, Mrs. Catherine 
Schledweiler of Manitowoc; three brothers, Charles of Rosecrans, Richard of 
Manitowoc and Ben of Two Rivers; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Khail of Port 
Washington and Mrs. Harold Halstrom of Brillion.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Thursday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1957  P.17 
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[d. 01-15-1957 at Sault Ste. Marie MI/age 47 yrs./cause: carcinomatosis/
bur. on Richard Schladweiler lot]


ELMER F. NELSON

Elmer F. Nelson, 65, of 3214 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born July 15, 1906, at West Branch, Mich., son of the late 
David and Alice Nelson. He married Elizabeth Schladweiler at Manitowoc and 
she preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1957. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard 
Service for 20 years retiring in 1959 as a warrant officer. He was a member 
of the Retired Officers Assn. and a 25-year member of the Manitowoc Odd 
Fellows Lodge.
Survivors include four sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, two sisters and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1972
********
[d. 02-08-1972/age 65 yrs./bur. on Richard Schladweiler lot]
(15 Jul 1906/Feb 1972/SSDI)


ELMER M. NELSON    (d. 1948)

Elmer M. Nelson, 64, of 1236 North 18th street, died Thursday evening at the 
Holy Family hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in 1883 in Sturgeon Bay, and in 1910 married Caroline 
Arneson. They moved to Two Rivers in 1924, and came to Manitowoc in 1936. 
Mr. Nelson was a painting contractor.
Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Aloisius Beth of Two Rivers and 
Miss Merley June at home; son, Virgil of route 3, Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Irving of Sawyer and Melvin of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Hiram White of 
Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Peter May of Sawyer, Mrs. Arthur Anderson of Bailey's 
Harbor and Mrs. Myrtle Christman of Chicago; five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday noon until 
11 a.m. Monday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until 
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 02-05-1948/age 64 yrs]


ELSIE NELSON

Mrs. Elsie Nelson, 69, of 841 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Elsie Kowalski, was born March 3, 1902, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary O'Konski Kowalski.
Survivors include a daughter, two brothers, Raymond of Fond du Lac and Ben 
of San Diego, Calif., and three grandchildren. A grandson, Jeff and three 
brothers preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971
********
[bur. on William M. and Elaine J. Quirk lot]


EMIL NELSON    (d. 1927)

IS STRICKEN AT CHICAGO, DIES IN HOSPITAL 
Emil Nelson, Sr., World War Vet., Fails to Rally Following Appendicitis Operation
Falling to rally after undergoing an operation for appendicitis three weeks ago, 
Emil Nelson, Sr., of this city, died in the Augustana hospital at Chicago 
yesterday morning. Mr. Nelson was second officer aboard the Goodrich steamship 
Roosevelt, and was stricken on board, in Chicago, three weeks ago. He was removed 
to the Augustana hospital where an operation was performed and where he hovered 
between life and death for two weeks, finally succumbing to the effects yesterday 
morning. 
Funeral Tomorrow 
The body arrived here last night and funeral services will be held tomorrow 
afternoon at 2 from the home at 1315 Division street, with the Odd Fellows of 
which organization he was a member, in charge. Burial will take place at 
Evergreen.
The deceased was a world war veteran, seeing action with the American Aviation 
Corps in France for 18 months. He was also a member of the American Legion and 
arrangements are being completed whereby the local Guy Drews post will attend 
the funeral services.
Leaves Parents, Wife and Son 
Mr. Nelson was born in Manistique, Mich., and made his home there until five 
years ago, coming to this city where he claimed Miss Martha Gleixner for his 
bride. Deceased was 29 years of age and is survived by his wife, one son, Emil, 
Jr., aged 3, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Nelson of Manistique, a brother, 
Carl, and three sisters, the Misses Habe, Esther and Rene.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 12, 1927  P. 2
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[Emil Arthur Nelson/bur. 8-13-1927/age 29 yr/cause: appendicitis gangrenous/
bur. on Mrs. Martha Nelson lot]


ENUDA NELSON

ASLEEP IN DEATH
Death which came to her today released Mrs. Charles Nelson from 
the weary sufferings of a long illness from consumption. Deceased 
was taken ill last spring and for the past several weeks had been 
confined to her bed and relatives had long since given up hope that 
she would recover. 
Mrs. Nelson was 30 years of age and was born in this city September 8, 
1872 and attended the north side schools. She was married eight years 
ago and is survived by a husband and four small children, besides her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Knutsen and three brothers and three 
sisters. The family resides on York street, corner of Fifth street. 
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, October 21, 1902, Page 1
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902:
Death Tues., following a long illness with consumption, of Mrs. Charles 
Nelson. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 08 Sep. 1872. She is survived 
by her husband and 4 small children, as well as by her sorrowing mother, 
3 brothers and 3 sisters.
********
[cause: tuberculosis]


EVA LOUISE NELSON

Yesterday, a small child of Horal Nelson, foreman of the Pilot, was buried. 
The afflicted parents can be assured of the sympathy of the entire community.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 7, 1882 P.1
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[Eva Louise Nelson/bur. 02-06-1882/age 1 yr.]


FLOY L. NELSON

MRS. W.W. NELSON, OF THIS CITY, PASSES AWAY, OCONOMOWOC, 
AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL MONTHS
After an illness of some months Mrs. W.W. Nelson wife of one of the 
members of the Plumb & Nelson Co. passed away at Dr. Voges Hospital 
at Oconomowoc last evening. Her son and husband though summoned when 
her condition became critical were unable to reach her and her daughter 
June who is studying at the Chicago Three Art school did not arrive 
before the death of her mother. Floy Lingerfelter was born in Eau Claire, 
Wisconsin and spent much time in Manitowoc as a child as the guest at 
the home of her uncle, Dr. R.K. Paine. She early developed a remarkable 
talent for music and became an accomplished singer and player. While on 
a visit to the city she became acquainted with William Nelson and the 
two were married some twenty three years ago. Although a devoted wife 
and mother she was able at all times to keep up her interest in the 
musical work that formed so large a part of her life and took part in 
many a concert besides doing valiant work in the St. James church. Of 
a frail physique Mrs. Nelson overtaxed her strength and for some time 
back her condition has become increasingly serious. At times during her 
stay at Oconomowoc her health seemed to improve but repeated sinking 
spells finally undermined her power of resistance. Besides a husband 
deceased is survived by a son Alfred W. Nelson, recently returned from 
Army service and a daughter June Esther. An aged mother also lives to 
mourn her daughter's loss. The body will reach Manitowoc today and the 
funeral will probably be held Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 29, 1919 Page 1 
********
(Floy Nelson/d. 28 May 1919/cause: Addison's disease/ from record of 
St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
[bur. 05-31-1919/age 44 yrs/cause: Addison's disease/bur. on WW Nelson lot]


FOSTER R. NELSON

Foster R. Nelson, 86, of 426 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
April 1, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank and Rev. Alfred Klumb 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Foster was born Jan. 19, 1898, at Neenah, Wis., son of the late Christopher W. 
and Elizabeth Nelson. He moved to Manitowoc as a young man and lived here all his 
life. He first worked for the Clark Oil Company in Manitowoc and later on was also 
ownership(sic) of the Erie Oil Company, Sheboygan, and the Wisconsin Oil Refining 
Company, Inc. of Sheboygan. Mr. Nelson was also oil and gas broker until retiring 
in 1967. He married Clara W. Wilda Nov. 12, 1919, at Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death Feb. 12, 1963. Mr. Foster was a member of First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65 F & A.M., United Commercial Travelers 
and Manitowoc Council No. 232.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, 
Willis and Harry.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services. Memorial would be appreciated to 
First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1984  P. 3
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[bur. on Joseph Wilda lot]


FRIEDERICKE NELSON

DEATH REAPS HARVEST OF THREE
Mrs. Fredericka (sic)  Nelson, One of Earliest Settlers of City, is Called. 
CITY RESIDENT 60 YEARS 
Mother of Ald. Herman Lorenzen Answers Summons Mrs. Jenson, N. 6th Street, 
Another to Close With Life.
Three lives in one day is the unusual harvest of Death in the city, the summons 
in each case being a woman, one of whom, Mrs. Fredericka Nelson, is among the 
earliest pioneer residents of the city, having made her home here for nearly 
sixty years….
With the death of Mrs. Nelson is ended the life of another of the few remaining 
early day settlers of Manitowoc woman who had been privileged to witness the 
growth of the place from a settlement of few houses to a city of metropolitan 
proportions. Fredericka Wekerlie was born at Middlestadt, kingdom of Wartenburg 
April 28, 1824, and until 1845 made her home there. In 1845, with a sister, she 
embarked for the United States, having taken passage on a sailing vessel which 
encountered severe storms, in one of which the vessel was all but shipwrecked, 
but finally reached New York after a voyage that took forty-nine days. After a 
short stay at New York, the sisters removed to Albany and later came west to 
Wisconsin, locating at Sheboygan and soon after coming to Manitowoc. In 1849, 
decedent was married to John Plumb Sr., a millwright, who built the Pierce mill 
and Klingholz house at Rapids and who was later sheriff at Rapids, then the 
county seat. One son, John E. Plumb, now of this city, was born to the couple. 
The death of Mr. Plumb occurred in 1850 and a few years later the widow was 
married to Mr. Nelson, who was one of the victims of the ill-fated Sea Bird 
wreck some twenty years ago. 
The death of Mrs. Nelson came after an illness of five months and was not 
unexpected, her advanced age having made the light against dissolution an 
unequal one from the start. Decedent was a woman well beloved by a large 
circle of friends and in the years of her residence in the city had been 
active in church and charitable work, being a life member of the Methodist 
church. 
Seven children survive, being J.E. Plumb, J.C. Nelson, William, Miss Mary Nelson, 
Mrs. F. E. Westgate, this city, Charles W., New York, Mrs. W. Bollom, Chicago.
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist 
church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 7, 1905  P. 1
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905:
Death Fri., following a 5-mo. illness of Mrs. Fredericke Nelson, 
nee Weckele. Mrs. Nelson was born 28 Apr. 1824 in Mittelstadt, 
Wurttemberg, and came to America in 1845. She lived for a while 
in the State of New York and traveled to Wisconsin where she 
settled in Sheboygan before moving to Manitowoc Rapids, at that 
time the county seat of our county. There she married John Plumb 
in 1849, but he died in 1850. 4 yrs. later she married Capt. Nelson 
who died 18 yrs. ago in a fire aboard the steamship "Sea Bird". She 
is survived by 7 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
********
[bur.04-07-1905/cause: pneumonia]


GAY ANN NELSON

Gay Ann, four-month-old daughter of Corporal and Mrs. Roland R. Nelson, 
died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital. The baby was operated on 
Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting arrival of Corporal Nelson 
from Camp Chafee, Ark.
Gay Ann was born Decmeber 9, 1942, two days after the father entered the 
armed services. Mrs. Nelson is the former Eleanore Gauthier of Two Rivers. 
Survivors are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nelson, 
Mrs. William Tolzman and Elmer Gauthier.
The body is at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 10, 1943 P.2
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[cause: intisuscytoisis/child of Roland Nelson]


GEORGE W. NELSON

George Nelson, Grocery Firm Treasurer, Dies
MANITOWOC-George W. Nelson, 67, of 411 State street, treasurer of the Plumb and 
Nelson company, wholesale grocers, died Sunday night at the Two Rivers Municipal 
hospital.
Death was due to a throat ailment, Mr. Nelson had been at his desk at the 
wholesale company until 10 days ago.
Christian Science services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier 
mortuary chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in Manitowoc in 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nelson.  
He attended the north side schools in this city and later Lawrence college, 
Appleton, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Returning to Manitowoc, Mr. Nelson became identified with the Plumb and Nelson 
company and in recent years had been treasurer. He was an ardent sports fan 
and when a young man founded and managed a baseball team, known as the Zenos.  
He was also interested in motor boating, owning and operating power cruisers 
out of this port.
His affiliations included membership in the Manitowoc lodge of the Elks and the 
Manitowoc Rotary club.     
In 1907 he married Miss Katherine Vandegrift of Manitowoc.  She survives with 
two daughters, Mrs. M. C. Schmitz of Wauwatosa and Mrs. H. C. Conley of Park 
Forest, Ill.; mother, Mrs. J. C. Nelson of this city; two sisters, Mrs. C. A. 
Matravers of Elsah, Ill., and Mrs. Henry Marin of Los Angles; and three 
grandchildren, Dwight, Katherine, and Charles Conley of Park Forest.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 27, 1951
**********
Six employees of the Plumb and Nelson company, Manitowoc, were pall bearers 
Wednesday afternoon at the funeral of George W. Nelson, treasurer of the company.
They were Frank Pankratz, Reuben Krause, Walter Detjen, Norman Bursek, Louis 
Lintereur, and William Aiger.
Christian Science services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier Mortuary 
chapel in Manitowoc.  Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 30, 1951
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 08-29-1951/age 67 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Katherine Nelson lot]
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MAKES 100 MILE CANOE TRIP
George Nelson is Back From Long Voyage Made in Frail Craft
100 miles in a canoe is a record trip just concluded by George Nelson of this 
city who arrived home last night from Kewaunee having made the last thirty-five 
miles of the journey down the lake. Nelson started his voyage at Oshkosh on 
Sunday in company with a companion who was a member of a party of Lawrence 
students with whom Nelson camped at that place. The two paddled up the Fox River 
to Green Bay from where the canoe was shipped on to Kewaunee and the balance of 
the trip was made from there alone by Nelson. He left Kewaunee on the fourth and 
got as far as Two Creeks Wednesday night and slept under his overturned canoe on 
the beach. Nelson is as brown as an Indian because of being clothed only in a 
running suit during most o the trip.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., July 6, 1906
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WED WEEK AGO TELL FRIENDS NOW
George W. Nelson and Miss Catherine Vandergrift Married in Appleton
Wedded at Appleton a week ago, George W. Nelson and Miss Catherine Vandergrift, 
North side young people, have just made the announcement to friends and 
congratulations are being showered upon the pair. The marriage ceremony was 
performed by Rev. Father Cox of All Saints Episcopal Church, Thursday, June 27 
when the two visited Appleton for the day and immediately after the wedding the 
couple returned here and the event has been a secret until today when made 
public.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will continue their residence in this city, Mr. Nelson being 
associated with his father who is a member of the firm of Plumb & Nelson. Mrs. 
Nelson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Vandergrift and one of the city's social 
favorites. The marriage is the outgrowth of an attachment of school days and will 
afford pleasure to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Nelson will accompany her 
parents for a month's stay in Indiana before the young couple establish a home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., July 2, 1907


GUSTAVE A. NELSON    (d. 1972)

Capt. Gustave A. Nelson, 71, formerly of 2901 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Sunday at Holiday, Fla. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born April 9, 1901, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late August 
and Hilda Larson Nelson. He married Beatrice Schomer Feb. 10, 1934, at Waukegan, 
Ill. They lived at Menominee until 1949 when they came to Manitowoc. He was 
employed as a captain on the U.S. Steel Co. freighters, retiring 14 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Albert D. if Manitowoc, and John R. of 
Boulder City, Nev., a sister, Mrs. Hedvig Nelson, of Menominee, Mich., and 
five grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 
p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the chapel until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1972  P. 26
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[d. 06-11-1972 at New Port Richey FL/age 71 yrs./bur. on 
Albert D. and Diane L. Nelson lot]
(09 Apr 1901/Jun 1972/SSDI)


HANNA G. NELSON    (d. 1925)

Through some inadvertance, the obituary notice of Miss Hannah Nelson(sic) did 
not get into the paper last week. Miss Nelson died at the home of her sister, 
Mrs. Edward Knudson at Green Bay on December 4 and the funeral was held here from 
the home of her brother-in-law, John G. Kelley on December 7 with interment at 
Evergreen. There were services at the home and the grave by Rev. Espeseth of St. 
Paul's Norwegian Lutheran church.
Miss Nelson was a daughter of the late Nels and Mrs. Wiggenstad. She was born in 
this city in 1876 and her death is the first break in the Northside High School 
graduating class of 1895 of eleven. Miss Nelson was an employee of the Torrison 
Store and left about twenty years ago for larger opportunities in her field at 
Chicago, where she made a success of her work. Her combination of striking graces 
and a most sunny disposition won her many friends who learned with shock of her 
suffering for months and her untimely end. Mrs. Knudson is the only survivor of 
the family.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 17, 1925


HALVER NELSON    (d. 1927)

LOCAL MAN DROPS DEAD AT CHICAGO 
HALVER NELSON STRICKEN BY A HEART ATTACK 
Long Time Resident Passes Away at Home of Daughter While on Visit 
Halver Nelson, pioneer resident of this city, dropped dead at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. A. H. Spearbraker at Chicago early today, on the eve of his 
return here after a visit in that city. Associated Press dispatches brought 
news of the death to the city.
The body of Mr. Nelson will be brought to this city tonight or tomorrow and 
funeral services will be held from the home of Mrs. Ted Thompson, 519 N. Ninth 
street, a daughter. 
Stricken in Bath Room 
Mr. Nelson was stricken as he walked into the bathroom at his daughter's home 
this morning and was dead when members of the family reached him. He had been 
at Chicago since July 17 and was planning to return here tomorrow, accompanied 
by Mrs. Spearbraker, and a family reunion was to have been held at the Thompson 
home. A son Martin Nelson at Milwaukee will bring the body here, having gone 
to Chicago upon word of the death.
Native of Norway 
A native of Norway where he was born August 31, seventy-four years ago, Mr. 
Nelson had been a resident here since he was 11 years of age, coming to the 
city with his widowed mother. He followed the lakes in early life and later 
was employed at the shipyards and other positions. He served several years 
as a clerk in the legislature during its sessions and was active in political 
affairs though serving in no office. His wife, who was Carrie Thompson and 
whom he married 47 years ago, preceded him in death five years ago.
Mr. Nelson is survived by four children, Martin, a former photographer here 
and now traveling out of Milwaukee, James, whose whereabouts are unknown at 
this time, Mrs. Spearbraker of Chicago and Mrs. Thompson of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 26, 1927  P. 2
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[bur. 7-28-1927/age 73 yr/cause: senile arteris sclerosis/
bur. on Iver & Halver Nelson lot]


HARVEY NELSON    (d. 1900)

Harvey Nelson
birth: 17 September 1900 Manitowoc, Wisc.
death: 17 September 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Harvey Nelson
mother: Carrie Thampson
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[premature birth]


HENRIETTA B. NELSON

Miss Henrietta B. Nelson, a former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday at Chicago. 
A memorial service will be held at the Frazier Mortuary in Manitowoc at 2 p.m 
Saturday.
She was born in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Nelson, who 
later moved to Manitowoc. She resided in Manitowoc from 1922 to 1932 and was the 
second reader at the First Church of Christ Scientist from 1927 to 1930. In 1932 
she moved to Chicago and for the past 12 years had been a librarian at the Chicago 
public library.
Surviving are a brother, Irving of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Jackson 
of Chicago and Mrs. Fred R. Bruce of Evanston, Ill. 
There were private burial rites. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1955  P.29
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[Henrietta Bertha/d. 04-13-1955 at Chicago, IL/age 60 yrs./cause: cancer/
bur. on O.H. Nelson lot]


HORAL NELSON

Horal Nelson, 92, one of the founders of the Daily Herald, now the Herald Times, 
and perhaps the oldest printer in the state, died at the family home at 432 
North Ninth street Wednesday afternoon. The body is at the Wattawa Urbanek & 
Schlei funeral home and the funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 
9:30, the Rev. Walden officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Nelson 
was active in the printing business and Mr. Nelson continued with it. In later 
years he disposed of his stock but continued in the employment of the newspaper. 
He was married in 1875 to Catherine Smoke who survives him with a son William D., 
chief machinist operator at the Herald Times, five grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, November 25, 1938  P. 2
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Funeral services for Horal Nelson, 92, veteran Manitowoc printer and publisher 
who died Wednesday afternoon at the home, North Ninth street, will be held 
Saturday at 9:30 a.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. They 
will be in charge of the Rev. R.R. Walden of the St. Paul's Lutheran church. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1938 P. 2
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Retired Printer, 91, Celebrates Birthday
Horal Nelson, retired printer, observed his 91st birthday today at his home, 
North Ninth street.
In the 73 years Mr. Nelson spent in the printing trade he missed only two weeks 
work. Until he retired from work in the mailing room at the Herald-Times several 
months ago he reported regularly. He started in the printing trade before the 
days of linotype machines by working "at the case" in the early day weekly 
newspapers in this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 11, 1937 P. 5
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[cause: chronic myocarditis]
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Yesterday, a small child of Horal Nelson, foreman of the Pilot, was buried. 
The afflicted parents can be assured of the sympathy of the entire community.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 7, 1882 P. 1
(Note: Since Horal is an unusual name, I believe this is his son, and has
no entry in the cemeteries, therefore I put it with Horal so he could be
found. 
From the 1880 Manitowoc census: Horal age 33; wife Kittie age 24; 
Lizzie age 2; mother Inger age 71.)


IDA NELSON

Ragnild "Ida" Gullickson Nelson, born November 24, 1875 in Stangleville, Kewaunee Co., 
Wisconsin to Thomas Gullickson and Siri Helgesdatter. Married December 6, 1897 
to Paul Nicolei Nelson in Kewaunee Co., Wisconsin. Died November 13, 1953 in 
Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, aged 87. Buried in #44 Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
Sec U, block 5, lot 7, graves 5 & 6.
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Thomas Gullickson (Tommes Gulliksen) was born on December 12, 1834 
in Rĝvang, Lomen, Slidre, Oppland, Norway to Gullik Thomassen and 
Ragnild Jonsdatter. He left his church in Rĝvang on March 2, 1857 
and landed in New York on June 18, 1857, coming directly to Kewaunee
County. His parents came about ten years later (refer to Manitowoc-skogen).  
He married Siri Helgesdatter on April 6, 1866 at the Franklin Norwegian 
Lutheran Church.  He died September 21, 1920, aged 85, and is buried at 
the Franklin Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Kewaunee Co., Wisconsin. 
Siri and Ragnild Thomas and Sara Gullickson
Sarah Gullickson (Siri Helgesdatter) was born on January 16, 1842 in 
Schaveldeie, Nord Aurdal, Valdres, Oppland, Norway to Helge Eriksen 
and Sidsel Olsdatter. She arrived in New York on August 29, 1865 and 
came directly to Kewaunee County. Her widowed father came with her. 
She died January 21, 1927, aged 85, and is buried at the Franklin 
Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Kewaunee Co., Wisconsin.
(all sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Mrs. Paul Nelson, 77 (above) of 940 N. Tenth St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. A.B. Holland will officiate and interment will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Ida Gullickson at Tisch Mills in 1875 and was married there to 
Mr. Nelson in 1897. They located at Carlton, Kewaunee County, and ten years 
later moved to Cornell, Wis. In 1916 they came to Manitowoc. Mrs. Nelson was 
an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society of the St. Paul congregation.
Surviving are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Houghton of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Carl Jacobs of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Mrs. G. A. Pape of Juneau, Wis.; 
two sons, Oscar and Clarence of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Charles Houghton of 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
Sunday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 14, 1953  P. 15
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[d. 11-13-1953/age 77 yrs./bur. on Paul Nelson lot]


INGRE NELSON    (d. 1886)

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886)
Mrs. Ingri Nelson, Mother of Horal Nelson of The Pilot, died at her son's home 
in this city on Friday morning of last week in the 78th year of her age. She 
was born in Valders, Norway but came to this country about 36 years ago. The 
high estimation in which she was held by those who knew her was shown by the 
large number of persons who followed her remains to the cemetery on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 19, 1911  pg. 1


IRIS E. NELSON

Mrs. Alfred (Iris) Nelson, 70, of 712 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Monday afternoon, December 1, at her residence.
Private Christian Science services for the family will be 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Iris Edwards, was born July 31, 1910, at Manitowoc. She 
attended Manitowoc schools and taught at Woodrow Wilson and Lincoln High 
School for many years.  She was married to Alfred Nelson June 26, 1937, 
at Whitewater, returning to Manitowoc to make their home. She was a member 
of the Christian Science Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1960. A sister, Winifred also 
preceded her in death.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.  A memorial fund has been 
established in Mrs. Nelson's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1980, p. 3 
********
[d. 1 Dec 1980/age 70 yrs/widow of Alfred W. Nelson/bur. on W.W. Nelson lot]
(31 Jul 1910/Dec 1980/SSDI)


IRMA LUELLA (STEVENS) NELSON

Irma Luella (Stevens) Nelson, age 90, of 3714 Easy St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, Sept. 22, 2002, a Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She joined her 
Savior, Jesus Christ, in His heavenly kingdom surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2002, at First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Steven 
Solberg. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Irma was born Feb. 28, 1912, in Manawa, Wis., daughter of the late Raymond and 
Clarissa Brown Stevens. On June 15, 1931, she married Jerome L. Nelson in 
Scandinavia, Wis. he preceded her in death in 1992. In 1940, Irma and her husband 
moved to Manitowoc with their young son and daughter and soon added two more 
daughters to their family. They operated H.N. Nelson Oil Company on North 10th 
Street for many years. Irma was a dedicated homemaker and family enabler. Her 
children, relatives and the many friends she cherished were the most important 
things in her life. She loved music, playing the piano, and especially enjoyed 
listening to Andy Anderson's Big Band music on WOMT weekend evenings. Irma was 
an active member of First Lutheran Church until the ravages of rheumatoid arthritis 
and diabetes limited her mobility.
After that she looked forward to her favorites-people dropping in for a visit, 
playing canasta and a weekly Saturday morning doughnut-and-coffee event. Irma was 
a loving mother, faithful friend and classy lady. She will be deeply missed by all 
who knew and loved her.
Survivors include a sister: Ruth (Carl) Anderson, Waupaca; one son: Gene (Lois) 
Nelson, Manitowoc; three daughters: Jerilyn Hawthorne, Farmington, N.M.; Elizabeth 
Bennett, Manitowoc; and Sara (Norb) Brouchoud, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: 
Michael (Marion) Nelson, Canyon Lake, Texas; Sheryl (Danny) Rodriquez, San Antonio, 
Texas; Brad Hawthorne, Colorado Springs, Colo.; David (Linda) Hawthorn Farmington, 
N.M.; John (Melissa) Bennett, Manitowoc; Clarissa (Eric) Eisner, Manitowoc; and 
Michael (Teri) Brouchoud, Maribel; four stepgrandchildren: Kim (Dennis) Simonis, 
Hilo, Hawaii; Cheryl (Kevin) Glaeser, Cato; Warren (TINA) Hayden, Lacy, Wash.; and 
David B. Brandt, Manitowoc; 19 great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren: 
Eric and Jessica Nelson, Matthew Wilson, Adam and Danaille Brouchoud, Mackenzie 
Bennett, Emma Rodriguez, Nick and Nichole Glaeser, Connor Hayden, David M. Brandt, 
Tanya, Joshua and Lisa Simonis, Alisha and Luke Hawthorne, Dylan and Jacob Hawthorne, 
and Torin Selingo. She is also survived by nieces, nephew and their families as well 
as special friends: Gladys Krowiorz, Jay Berg, Tom Mohr, and Evelyn Bruns.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Jerome: two brothers: Loren 
Stevens and Llewelyn Stevens: son-in-law and best friend, Michael Bennett; and 
grandson: Gregory Hawthorne.
Relatives and friends may pay their respect on Tuesday (TONIGHT) from 5 to 8 p.m. 
at the Jens Family Funeral Home 1122 S. Eighth Street, Manitowoc, and on Wednesday 
at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, from noon until the time 
of service at 1 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church.
The Jen Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to thank the many health care providers who did so much to 
assist Mom and make her comfortable over the past years. They also appreciated the 
professional and caring attention provided by the wonderful nurses at the Aurora 
Medical Center as Mom's life on earth drew to a close.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 2002  P. A3


IRVING H. NELSON

Irving H. Nelson, 80, of Rt. 2, N. Johnston Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born Oct. 2, 1896, at Milwaukee, son of the late Ollie and 
Minnie Fricke Nelson. He was educated at Milwaukee, moving to the Manitowoc 
area in 1918. He married Effie M. Galbraith April 21, 1926 at Waukegan, Ill. 
Mr. Nelson was a farmer most of his life, retiring in 1971, and was a former 
member of Pure Milk Assn.
Survivors include his wife, Effie, a sister, Mrs. Fred (Edith) Bruce, of 
Evanston, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Amy St. Clair, of Manitowoc and a 
brother-in-law, Peter Galbraith, of Denver, Colo., and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street Chapel, 
from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1976  P. 3
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[bur. on O.H. Nelson lot]


IVAR NELSON

Iver (sic) Nelson, aged sixty, a pioneer of Manitowoc county and one of the 
few surviving spar and rigging sailors of the Great Lakes, quietly received 
his summons this morning at his home at 407 St. Claire street, death resulting 
from a nine day siege of pneumonia through which at no time was he thought to 
be in danger. Death, however, claimed him and at 8:30 this morning he passed 
away.
Mr. Nelson was born at Skelm, Norway on the ninth of August 1856, and at the 
age of eight years he removed to this country, coming directly to Manitowoc 
which he has since made his "home port." All his life Mr. Nelson has sailed 
the lakes but for the last 12 years, having since then been employed at the 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding company.
Among those vessels whose cargoes he helped guide over the lakes are the Lizzie 
Metzner, the James Hall and the Oscar New_____. His name has long been connected 
with Great Lakes commerce and in Manitowoc he has been recognized as a marine 
authority as well as early-day Manitowoc settler.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Nelson, and four children to mourn his death: Mrs. 
Alvin Ellis of Beaver Dam, Ida Nelson of this city, Chris and John Nelson, 
also of this city. He also leaves a brother, Halvor of Manitowoc, and 6 
grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock from the home on St. Claire street to 
St. Paul's Lutheran church where services will be read at 2 and from there 
the body will be laid to a last rest at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 2, 1926  P. 2


JAMES J. NELSON    (d. 1955)

Last Rites for James Nelson, 88
James Nelson, 88, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, following a 
short illness. He was born Aug. 19, 1867 in Denmark, Europe. His parents came 
to this country when he was four and settled at Ishpeming, Mich. When he was 14, 
his family moved to the town of New Denmark. 
He married Josephine Kozina of Stangelville and they lived at Manitowoc where he 
was employed at the Manitowoc Shipyards until he was 80 years old. His wife 
preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Adler (Arlene) of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Pete Sterk (Mayme) of Irving, Tex.; three sons, Harvey of Madison, William of 
Manitowoc and George of Glendale, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Marie Christensen of 
Oshkosh and a brother, Andrew Nelson of Denmark.
The funeral will be held from the Pfeffer Funeral Home at Manitowoc Friday 
afternoon and interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Aug. 25, 1955
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[d. 08-23-1955/age 88 yrs.]


JOHN NELSON    (d. 1948)

John Nelson, 64, of route 2, Brillion, died last night at the Holy Family 
hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Frazie mortuary chapel 
with the Eagles officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in Norway, and before his retirement was chief clerk of 
the Chicago and North Western railroad in Manitowoc. He had been making his 
home with a sister, Mrs. Edward Kanter, of route 2, Brillion. 
Survivors are a son, Jack of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Kanter of Brillion 
and Mrs. Alvin Ellis of Beaver Dam.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 o'clock this evening until the 
time of services tomorrow. He was a member of the Eagles and the Brotherhood 
of Railway and Steamship clerks. In his younger days, Mr. Nelson wa active in 
basketball and played with the old Lakeshore baseball league. He also was an 
active bowler.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 10-28-1948/age 62 yrs.]


JOSEPHINE NELSON

Mrs. James Nelson, 70, nee Josephine Kozina, of 702 South 14th street, died 
early today at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Nelson was born in 1877 in Stangelville, and spent most of her life in 
Manitowoc. In 1896 she was married to James Nelson.
Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Sterk of Houston, Tex., 
and Mrs. George Adler of Manitowoc; three sons, George of Phoenix, Ariz., 
Harvey of Iron Mountain, Mich., and William of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Anthony 
Musick of Wausau; brother Wenzel of Green Bay; six grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1948 P. 2
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[d. 01/06/1948/age 70 yr/bur. on James Nelson lot]


JULIUS C. NELSON

J.C. NELSON, LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES
Leading Figure of City's Business Life Called By Death.
Julius C. Nelson, one of the leading figures in Manitowoc business life 
for many years, passed away last evening. The end came peacefully at the 
home on St. Clair Street, there being present all of the immediate members 
of the family.
Mr. Nelson was born July 23, 1856 in this city and here he has always made 
his home. He was the son of Captain N.T. Nelson and Frederika Wekerle 
Nelson, and when twelve years of age lost his father, who was drowned on 
the Goodrich Seabird off Wankegan (sic). This put the young man and his 
brothers on their own resources and deceased soon found a position as a 
clerk in the banking house of T.C. Shove where he worked for several years. 
Mr. Shove was at that time one of the leading men of the city and no stricter 
disciplinarian in business matters existed. The training received was often 
hard but proved to be of much use in later life. After serving this 
apprenticeship Mr. Nelson and his half brother, J.E. Plumb, decided to start 
a business of their own and so in 1873 they opened a grocery on the present 
site of the confectionery of Frank Kretche. Through thrift and good managment 
the business grew and within a few years the firm was managing two stores in 
Manitowoc a chain of branches in Appleton, Green Bay, Algoma, Two Rivers, 
Sturgeon Bay and Sheboygan. In this work they were later assisted by their 
two younger brothers, William W. and Charles W. Nelson who joined the firm 
in young manhood.
Leaves Wife, Five Children
After twenty years in the retail business during which time an incoportion 
was effected in 1888, it was decided to enter the wholesale field. Julius 
Nelson became the treasurer and the financial manager of the new enterprise 
and continued as such as long as he was able to do so. On October 5, 1882 he 
was united in marriage to Carrie Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Martin, 
all three of whom survive him. The couple were blessed with six children, 
five of whom survive. George W. Nelson and Edward J. Nelson, sons, have for 
many years been connected with the Plumb & Nelson Company activities, both 
being officers of the corporation. Mrs. George Fannon, a daughter, resides 
in Appleton and two daughters, Dorothy and Kathryn live at home.
Accident Impaired Health
Mr. Nelson was a man devoted to his family and never seemed to care for work in 
fraternal or lodge organizations yet was very fond of the friendly association 
with his wide circle of acquaintances. A devoted lover of outdoor life he was 
known among the young men of thirty years ago as a sportsman in the true sense 
of the word. While engaged in sailing a boat off the harbor at one time the 
craft capsized and he and a companion were in the water for hours until espied 
by Robert McCavin who put out in a row boat and rescued the two men, who were 
more dead than alive. This terrible exposure seemed to undermine his constitution 
later in life and was no doubt a contributing factor in hastening his end.
As a fancier of the best in the equine field he was well known throughout this 
part of the state. He enjoyed driving his trotters and pacers and one of his pet 
diversions was to spend a few days at some race meet with his fast colts. Later 
on he turned to the automobile for pleasure and was one of the earliest purchasers 
of a machine. Hunting and marksmanship also claimed his attention and as an officer 
of the old Manitowoc Gun Club he led many a contest. All of these activities, 
however, never diverted him from the proper care of his business and he was known 
by all who came in contact with him as one of the most careful and conscientious, 
yet shrewd and farseeing business men of the community. Two of his brothers, John E. 
Plumb and William W. Nelson remain in the business so long conducted by the family, 
while the third brother, Charles W. Nelson, left the grocery field and is now one 
of the owners of the Pictorial Review Company of New York City. One sister, Mary A. 
Nelson, of Glacier, Washington also survives.
Funeral services will be held at the family home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 21, 1921 P.1
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[bur 01-22-1921/cause: cerebral softening]


KATHARINE NELSON

Mrs. Katherine Nelson, 76, of 411 State St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
upon arrival at Memorial Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage at home. She 
was the widow of George Nelson, a former partner in Plumb and Nelson Co., 
Manitowoc wholesale grocery firm.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Christian Science services will be conducted by G. Theodore Bach of Sheboygan, 
reader. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Nelson was born Nov. 12, 1883, at Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late William 
and Mary L. Van De Grift. She came to Manitowoc with her parents when she was 14 
and in 1907 was married to Mr. Nelson. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Miller 
Schmitz of Wauwatosa; a brother, William Vande Grift of Manitowoc; and three 
grandchildren.(sic) A daughter, Shirley, died in 1958.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1959  P. 17 
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[d. 01-28-1959/age 76 yrs./widow of George W. Nelson]
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WED WEEK AGO TELL FRIENDS NOW
George W. Nelson and Miss Catherine Vandergrift Married in Appleton
Wedded at Appleton a week ago, George W. Nelson and Miss Catherine Vandergrift, 
North side young people, have just made the announcement to friends and 
congratulations are being showered upon the pair. The marriage ceremony was 
performed by Rev. Father Cox of All Saints Episcopal Church, Thursday, June 27 
when the two visited Appleton for the day and immediately after the wedding the 
couple returned here and the event has been a secret until today when made 
public.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will continue their residence in this city, Mr. Nelson being 
associated with his father who is a member of the firm of Plumb & Nelson. Mrs. 
Nelson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Vandergrift and one of the city's social 
favorites. The marriage is the outgrowth of an attachment of school days and will 
afford pleasure to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Nelson will accompany her 
parents for a month's stay in Indiana before the young couple establish a home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., July 2, 1907


LAURA B. NELSON

Miss Laura Nelson, 57, Passes Away At The Carl Knudson Home
Laura Bertina Nelson, 57, who has been making her home at the Carl M. Knudson,
731 North Sixth street, passed away last night of complications, after a 
lingering illness. The deceased was born in Gerpen in 1873 and has resided in
the city for the past eight years. A brother, Oscar Nelson, Doty, Washington,
and a sister, Mrs. Charles Holm, Tigerton, Wis., survive.
The deceased was a member of the First Lutheran church here, from where the
funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock following services at
1:30 from the Knudson home. The remains will be removed to the Knudson home
tonight from the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 19, 1931  p.13
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[Laura Bertina Nelson/bur. 5-21-1931/age 57 yrs/cause: endephalitis(sic) 
lethargica/bur. on Carl M. Knudson lot]


LAWRENCE NELSON

DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG MAN AT MAPLE CREST
Lawrence Nelson, a well-known young man and patient at the Maple Crest 
sanatorium at Whitelaw, died at the institution last night.
Mr. Nelson, who was 23 years of age, had been employed by Chris. Muth 
and last summer developed consumption and upon advice of physicians 
entered Maple Crest where it was thought his condition was improving. 
Lately, however, he had failed and death came yesterday.
Decedent is survived by four sisters and two brothers, residing here. 
His parents have been dead some years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 6, 1916 P.1
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Funeral services for the late Lawrence Nelson will be held 
Thursday afternoon, from the home at 1:30 and from St. Paul's 
Norwegian Lutheran church at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1916 P.3
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Lawrence Nelson, aged 24 years, who was a patient at the Maple Crest Sanitarium 
at Whitelaw, died Sunday night. Mr. Nelson had been employed by Chris Muth but 
last summer his health failed and upon advice of physicians entered Maple Crest 
where it was thought his condition was improving. Recently, however, he lost 
ground and passed away Sunday.
The deceased is survived by four sisters, Eunice, Marie, Clara and Hildegarde 
and two brothers, Norman and Hilbert, all of this city. The funeral was held 
Monday from St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church. Interment was in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 9, 1916
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[cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Mrs. Addna Nelson lot]


LENA NELSON    (d. 1911)

MRS. NELS NELSON, PIONEER IS DEAD
Heart trouble and old age caused the death of Mrs. Nels Nelson, a pioneer 
resident of the city, who made her home with her nephew, Arthur Hansen, N. 
Seventh Street, and who passed away Wednesday night. Mrs. Nelson, who was born 
in Norway, came to America forty years ago and has resided in Manitowoc most 
of the time since. Mr. Nelson died sixteen years ago and Mrs. Nelson had made 
her home with relatives. One child, Mrs. H.L. Hansen survives. Mrs. Nelson was 
a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church and 
was well and favorably known. She was ill two weeks.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Mar. 23, 1911
**********
The funeral of Mrs. Lena Nelson whose demise occurred on Thursday morning will 
be held Sunday afternoon. Services at 1:30 at the residence on North Seventh 
Street and at 2 o'clock from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Tenth and St. Clair Streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Mar. 24, 1911

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Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Lina Neilson (sic) Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Lina Neilson of Manitowoc in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Dena Hanson of Manitowoc in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Lina Neilson died testate, at Manitowoc in said county on the 23rd day of March, 1911; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that she is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to her said Dena Hanson.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of May 1911, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated March 30, 1911.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Markham & Markham, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 6, 1911 P. 4

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[cause: heart disease]


LOIS I. NELSON

Mrs. Carl G. Nelson, 58, 1416 Michigan Ave., wife of the president of First 
National Bank of Manitwoc, died early Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Lois Ida Trethewey was born at Norway, Mich., March 21, 1902, 
daughter of the late Benjamin and Mrs. Susan Brown Trethewey. She was 
graduated from Norway High School and attended Carroll College at Waukesha. 
She was graduated from the University of Michigan in 1923, and taught at 
schools at Caspain, Stambough and Kingsford, Mich. She was married to Carl 
Nelson Oct. 29, 1929, at Norway, Mich., and the couple moved to Manitowoc 
in 1959. She was a member of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the PEO 
sisterhood. 
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Ben T. Nelson of Lake Bluff, Ill., 
and Carl G. Nelson Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio; her mother, Mrs. B. G. Trethewey 
of Norway; a sister, Mrs. Enfred W. Anderson of Norway and three grand-
children.
Friends may send memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society, Memorial 
Hospital and Memorial Fund of First Presbyterian Church. Friends may call 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday 
when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 26, 1960  P. 15
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[d. 08-26-1960/age 58 yrs./wife of Carl G. Nelson]


LOUIS NELSON    (d. 1947)

Louis R. Nelson Dies Suddenly 
Stricken With Heart Attack at Noon Time 
Louis R. Nelson, 53, of 1820 Michigan avenue, office employe at the Plumb and 
Nelson company, wholesale grocers, died of a heart attack while being driven 
home for lunch this noon by Carl Kacynski.
Mr. Kacynski stopped for Mr. Nelson at Eighth and Chicago streets and had 
driven only a block when he noticed Mr. Nelson collapse. He turned his car 
and drove to the Holy Family hospital, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, 
announced that Mr. Nelson was dead on entrance to the hospital. 
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and plans for burial will be announced 
Wednesday.
Born in this city, Mr. Nelson always resided here. Twenty-four years ago he 
married Miss Germaine Moser, daughter of the late Frank Moser, well-known 
Manitowoc band leader. He served in World War I and was a member of the American 
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and also the Odd Fellows.
Mr. Nelson had been employed at various times by the Plumb and Nelson company, 
and at one time was engaged in business after which he returned to travel 
territory of the wholesale firm. In recent years he has been at a desk in the 
offices here.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Robert at home; two brothers, Carl and Clarence, 
and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Schumacher and Mrs. Bertha Patke of Sturgeon Bay.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 16, 1947  P. 1
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[Louis Robert/died 09-16-1947/age 53 yrs]


LOUISA NELSON

The funeral of Mrs. Louise Nelson will occur from the Norwegian Lutheran 
church tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Rodney officiating. The 
obsequies at the house will be held at 1. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 4, 1906  P. 2
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Mrs. Louise A. Nelson died here Sunday at age 61. She leaves 
7 children and several brothers and sisters, her husband having 
preceded her in death 4 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday 
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906
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[cause: consumption]


MARTHA H. NELSON    (d. 1931)

Funeral Services At Rio Today, Body to Be Brought to City
Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Nelson, pioneer Manitowoc resident, 
who died Tuesday at the home of her son, the Rev. G.A. Sundby at Rio, 
Wis., were held this afternoon from the Rio Lutheran church, with the 
same in charge of the Rev. E.A. Boyd, former Manitowoc pastor, now 
located at Edgerton. He was a cousin of the deceased. 
The remains of Mrs. Nelson will be brought to this city and services 
will be held here Friday afternoon at the First Lutheran church, in 
charge of Rev. D.G. Ristad, with interment at Evergreen.
The deceased made her home here from the time she was two years old, 
until a year and a half ago when Mr. and Mrs. Nelson moved to Rio, to 
spend their declining years with their son. Her maiden name was Martha 
Halverson. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Nelson observed their golden 
wedding anniversary here.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 4, 1931 P. 2
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Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Sam Nelson, resident of the city of Manitowoc for seventy-
five years passed away at the home of her son, Rev. G.A. Sundby, pastor of the 
Lutheran Church at Rio, Wis. Martha Halverson was the daughter of the late pioneers, 
Gunder and Gunhild Halverson, who came to this country in 1846, locating first at 
Port Washington. Here it was the deceased was born August 22, 1851. When she was 
two years old her parents moved to Manitowoc where she lived until a year and a 
half ago when on account of advancing age and poor health she and her husband moved 
to their son's home.
On December 18, 1877 she was united in marriage to Sam Nelson. To them were born 
three children,, two daughters, Agnes and Selma having preceded their mother in death. 
Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Nelson celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. 
Nelson, though now about eighty-two years of age is in good health. When the deceased 
was about fourteen years old she lost her mother. The latter was a sister of the late 
Osuld and Gunder Torrison. She left also a son, G. H. Kiland of Chicago, Halie and 
Annie Halvorson of the Old People's Home in Wittenberg, Wis., and Mrs. N.E. Remmen of 
Chicago. The latter was only four months old at the death of her mother. She was with 
her sister during her last illness.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Rio Lutheran church with services 
conducted by Rev. E.A. Boyd, formerly pastor at Manitowoc, now of Edgerton. He is a 
cousin of the deceased. Services will be held at the First Lutheran Church at Manitowoc 
on Friday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. D.G. Ristad will conduct the service. Burial will 
take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 4, 1931
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[bur. 6-5-1931/died at Rio, WI/cause: organic heart disease nephritis 
pernicious anemia/bur. on Soren Nelson lot]


MARTHA NELSON    (d. 1938)

Martha Nelson, 55, died at 9:20 o'clock Friday evening at the home of her sister, 
Mrs. J.A. Strathearn, 507 N. 4th street, after an illness of several weeks. Death 
was due to pneumonia.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at the Frazier mortuary, services to be 
conducted at 1:30 p.m. by the W.B.A. and at two o'clock by the Rev. C. H. Phipps, 
pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in Lansing, Ia., Aug. 18, 1882(sic). She made her home with 
the Strathearns at Kaukauna for a number of years and moved to this city with them 
in 1917. The survivors are one son, William Stanton, of this city; three sisters, 
Mrs. J. A. Strathearn, Manitowoc; Mrs. Bertha Zekind, Madison; and Miss Grace O. 
Nelson, Milwaukee.
She was an official of the W.B.A. and active in the organization for many years.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1938  P. 4
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[bur. 06-06-1938/age 65 yrs./cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on J.A. Strathearn lot]


MARY NELSON   (d. 1894)

Death on Sat., after a short illness, of Mary Nelson, daughter of Nils Nelson.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1894 
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago - (1894)
Mary Nelson, daughter of Nels Nelson of this city, died on Saturday of last week, 
aged 15 years. She was a particularly bright girl and a student in the higher 
department of the northside school. In respect for her memory and to give her 
teachers and fellow students an opportunity to attend the funeral the high school 
was dismissed on Tuesday afternoon. A very able sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. 
Hougen. Remarks were also made by Principal Evans.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 19, 1919
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[cause: consumption]


MARY A. NELSON   (d. 1936)

MARY NELSON PASSES AWAY
Former School Teacher Dies Today At The Age of 78
Miss Mary A. Nelson, 78, former teacher here, and the only member of the first 
graduating class from the old Park high school in 1876, died early today.  She 
has been an invalid for years.
Since returning to Manitowoc from the west Miss Nelson made her home with her 
nephew, Alfred Nelson, 712 North Seventh street.
Born in Manitowoc
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will probably be held from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Wednesday.
The deceased was born in this city and attended the north side schools.  When 
she finished her high school course the district on the north side of the river 
had just completed the Park school, now the Madison grade school.   Miss Nelson 
was the only senior in the first graduating class 60 years ago. 
She enrolled at the university of Wisconsin in Madison from which she was 
graduated in 1880.  She taught schools in this city and in Sheboygan and was 
also a member of the office force of the Plumb and Nelson company.
Moving to the west coast Miss Nelson taught school at Bellingham, Wash., for 
several years.  Fifteen years ago she returned to this city and has been retired 
since then.
Surviving is a brother, W. W. Nelson of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, February 10, 1936
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[bur. 2-12-1936/age 78 yrs/single/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Julius C. Nelson lot]


MAXINE MARION NELSON

Maxine M. Nelson, age 62, of 2402 Silver Creek Road, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
October 18, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 1997, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Jim Barnes.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 1997, at United 
Methodist Church, Mineral Point.
She was born February 14, 1935, in Waldwick, Wis., daughter of the late Raymond 
and Gwendolyn U'Ren Conwell. On June 4, 1955, she married Myles A. Nelson at 
Mineral Point. Maxine was a teacher's aide for the Manitowoc Public School System 
for 20 years until her retirement in 1996. She loved working with children. She 
was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she presently was a Sunday 
School Teacher and Director of the Acolytes and a former member of the Ladies Circle.
Survivors include her husband, Myles Nelson, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, 
Charles and Kristine Nelson, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and 
Keith Hinz, Manitowoc; Kathy and Anthony Rajcevich, Illinois; six grandchildren, 
Brooke and Darrick nelson, Cassandra and Brandon Hinz, Jennifer and Lauren Rajcevich; 
a brother, Larry Conwell, Dodgeville, Wis.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon 
and Dick Cushman, Indiana, Connie and Raymond Mohlman, Cottage Grove, Wis. Also 
surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded 
in death by an infant son; an infant daughter, Nancy; and a sister, Charmaine Rae 
Conwell.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Friends may call at United Methodist Church, Mineral Point, from 12 noon Wednesday 
until the time of service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Waldwick Cemetery.
Moments of total silence,
Nothing moving around me.
Only the sound of my breathing.
I am alone and at peace.
She was a wonderful grandmother and she lived her life for her grandchildren. She will 
be sadly missed by them.
Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1997 P. A2


MINNIE FRICKE NELSON    (d. 1932)

MRS. M. NELSON IS DEAD HERE
Widow of O.H. Nelson Will Be Buried Thursday
Mrs. Minnie Nelson, widow of O.H. Nelson, died here this morning. She was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Fricke and is survived by four 
children, Henrietta and Irving of this city, Edith, a teacher in Evanston, and
Mrs. Arthur Jackson of Chicago. Two grandchildren, Edith and Price Jackson, a
sister, Mrs. S.C. Pierce, Chicago, and three brothers, William, Gustave and
Irving Fricke, all of this city, also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the Pfeffer funeral home at 928 South
Fourteenth street Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with interment at Evergreen.
The remains may be viewed at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 and also on
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1932  p.2
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[bur. 8-25-1932/age 62 yrs/cause: metastic carcinona of lung/
bur. on O.H. Nelson lot]


MYLES NELSON

Myles A. Nelson, age 80, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Saturday 
afternoon, December 28, 2013 at his residence. 
He was born on February 2, 1933 in Highland, WI, son of the late Harold I. and 
Florence (Olson) Nelson, Sr. Myles graduated from University of Wisconsin-
Platteville with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree 
in Education. He served in the US Air Force with the 7th Fighter Squadron during 
the Korean Conflict. On June 4, 1955 Myles married the former Maxine Conwell in 
Mineral Point. She preceded him in death on October 18, 1997. Myles was employed 
with the Manitowoc Public School System. He started his career at the Vocational 
School and then was one of the original teachers at Monroe Elementary. He finished 
his career at Franklin Elementary retiring after 36 years.
Myles coached both boys and girls basketball and softball at the Elementary and 
Jr. High level. He volunteered his services as a coach for the after school sports 
program for both boys and girls at the elementary level. He spent many summers 
teaching summer school at the School Forest. After his retirement, Myles continued 
his involvement in education by serving on the Manitowoc Public School Board. He 
was an active member of the VFW Post #659 serving on the Honor Guard. Myles was 
also a member of the Golden K.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by an infant son; an infant daughter, Nancy Jean; 
two brothers: Harold Nelson, Jr. and Bill Nelson; and two brothers-in-law: Ed Adamek 
and Harvey Goldberg. 
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Jeremy Vance. Cremation will take place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc and 
Myles will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, January 3, 2014 at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The visitation will continue on 
Saturday morning, January 4, 2014 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 
11:45 AM.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com 
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Myles' name.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc have assisted the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 31, 2013


MYRA NELSON

Myra (Braasch) Nelson, age 88, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, 
September 10, 1994, at Colony Oaks Care Center, Appleton. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 1994, at 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service 
will be Rev. Glenn Unke with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
She was born December 13, 1905, in Newton, Wis., daughter of the late George 
and Wilhelmina Schwantz Braasch. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and had a great love for gardening, growing flowers and wild 
floral arrangements. 
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and George Van Leur, 
Appleton; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald G. and Su Nelson, Livermore, 
Calif.; five grandchildren, Mark Johansen, Terry Johansen, Lisa McPhillips, 
Toni Ferguson, Kati Weyland, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold in 1963, one brother, Arthur 
Braasch in 1992, and an infant sister, Ruth. 
Friends may call at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. Wednesday 
until the time of services. 
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 1994 p.A2
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[died at Appleton WI/widow of Arthur Braasch]
(Buried with 1st husband)


OLE H. NELSON    (d. 1926)

O. H. NELSON, FARMER PASSES AWAY, AGED 55
Death resulting from a severe cold, which developed into pneumonia, took the 
life of O.H. Nelson, prominent farmer living on the Two Rivers road near this 
city. Mr. Nelson was 55 years old and has been actively engaged in farming up 
to the time of his illness.
The deceased was born in Bergen, Norway, and came to this country when about 
fourteen years of age, settling in Milwaukee where he made his home until seven 
years ago at which time he removed with hi wife and family to this city.
Four children and a widow survive him. The children are, Mr. Arthur Jackson of 
Chicago, Henrietta and Edith at home and Erving also at the homestead. One brother, 
M. Nelson and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Benston of St. Ignace, Michigan, also survive. 
One grand child survives. 
Mr. Nelson was a member of Manitowoc lodge 86, K. of P. and also a member of the 
Dokeys.
The funeral services will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial at 
Evergreen 
Manitowoc Herald-News, Friday, Jan. 15, 1926. p. 1


OLIVER NELSON    (d. 1897)

Oliver Nelson
birth: 20 January 1871 America
death: 1 October 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1897 Manitowoc
father: Oscar
mother: Annie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: hemorrhage]


OSCAR T. NELSON    (d. 1986)

Oscar T. Nelson, 78, of 1021 Division Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
December 2, 1986 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 
11 am Friday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Rev. John H. Rasmussen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born January 27, 1908 at Cornell, Wisconsin, son of the late Paul 
and Ida Gullickson Nelson. He moved with his family to Manitowoc in 1916 and was 
educated here in Manitowoc schools. He married Cynthia A. Braasch on June 22, 
1927. Mr. Nelson was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for many years, retiring 
in 1983. Mr. Nelson enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of St. Paul 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc and the Manitowoc County Fish and Game 
Association.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Elaine 
Nelson of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Robert Stephani of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Clarence Nelson of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel 
Jacobs of Durham, North Carolina and Mrs. Gerhardt (Agnes) Pape of Juneau, 
Wisconsin; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded 
in death by two sisters, Esther Houghton and Florence Breuer.
There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Memorials would be appreciated to 
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 3, 1986 page 18
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[d. at Green Bay WI/husband of Cynthia Nelson]


PAUL N. NELSON

Paul N. Nelson, 93, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Park 
Lawn Home. Funeral services will be at 10 am Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born Nov. 9, 1876 at Green Bay, son of the late Ole and Sarah 
Hoverson Nelson. He married Ida Gullickson Dec. 6, 1897, in Town of Carltown, 
Kewaunee County. They moved to Manitowoc where he was employed by Wisconsin 
Public Service Corp. He retired in 1941. He was a member of the Men's Club of 
the church. His wife preceded him in death in 1953.
Survivors include two sons, Oscar and Clarence of Manitowoc; three daughters, 
Mrs. Roy (Esther) Houghton of Manitowoc, Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Jacobs of Winston 
Salem, N.C., and Mrs. G.A. (Agnes) Pape of Juneau, Wis.; two brothers, Oscar of 
West Allis and Lester of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Hendrickson and Mrs. 
Estelle Tubbs of Green Bay; 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A 
daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 pm 
Friday until 9:15 pm and at the church Saturday. Memorials in his memory may 
be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 6, 1970 page M13
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Paul Nicolei Nelson, born November 9, 1876 in Brown Co., Wisconsin 
to Ole Nilsen and Sigrid "Sara" Haaversen. Married December 6, 1897 
in Kewaunee Co., Wisconsin to Ragnild Gullickson. Died August 6, 1970 
in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, aged 93. Buried in #44 Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Sec U, block 5, lot 7, graves 5 & 6.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
*******
[d. 08-06-1970/age 93 yrs.]
(b. 9 Nov. 1876/d. Aug. 1970/SSDI)


RANDALL FRANK NELSON

Randall F. Nelson, age 49, of 813 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, Oct. 23, 2003 at Aurora BayCare, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at St. Paul 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Larry McCann with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Randy was born May 21, 1954, in Manitowoc, son of Lois Johnson Nelson and the 
late Wallace Nelson. Randy was educated through home school.
Survivors include his mother: Lois Nelson, Manitowoc; two brothers and one 
sister-in-law: Rick Nelson and fiancee, Patti Rex, Mishicot; Robert and Robin 
Nelson, Manitowoc; five uncles and four aunts: Milton and Carol Soukup, 
Manitowoc; Dale and Margaret Johnson, Neenah; Eugene and JoAnn Nelson, Illinois; 
Chuck and Elaine Swanson, Illinois; and Bud Brennan, Casco; one nephew and two 
nieces: Nathan Nelson, Danielle Nelson and Amy Nelson and fiance, Ryan Bauer. 
He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by one aunt: Shirley Heim; three uncles: Wayne L. Johnson, Ray Heim and 
Swede Johnson; maternal grandparents: Frank and Laurine Johnson: paternal 
grandparents: Dewey and Anita Nelson; and stepgrandmother: Thelma Nelson.
Randy's interest were listening to music, playing his keyboard, harmonic and 
singing campfire songs, especially "Good Nite Ladies." His favorite singer was 
Elvis. He also enjoyed his car magazines and the family pets. Randy was an avid 
Packers fan who brought our family a lot of love, joy and happiness.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul United Methodist Church 
on Monday morning, Oct. 27, 2003, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to thank Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, including Dr. 
Richard Theobald, Aurora BayCare, Green Bay, 3rd floor ICU doctors, nurses and 
staff, especially Sarah and Chuck. Also special thanks to the start of HomeCare 
Health Ser-vices especially Betty Kerscher.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, October 25, 2003  pg. A3


ROLAND R. NELSON    (d. 2001)

Roland R. (Rollie) Nelson, age 80, of 1413 North 7th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, October 25, 2001 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.
A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 
at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Kenneth W. Beck will officiate, 
burial will take place on Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Roland was born December 30, 1920 in Berlin, Wis., son of the late Sam and Anna 
Gats Nelson. He attended schools in Manitowoc, and graduated with the class of 
1939 from Lincoln High School. Roland was a sergeant in the United States Army 
during WWII from December 7, 1942 until his discharge on March 9, 1946. He 
served in the European Campaign in the 14th armored division, and the 1019th (sic) 
Treadway bridge company. Roland was also one of several soldiers who helped 
liberate the prisoners from Duchau Prison Camp.
Roland married the former Eleanore P. Gauthie January 10, 1942 at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 17, 1944.
Roland worked for the Kurth Malting Company for 41 years, two months, and eight 
days, retiring April 3, 1983. On March 19, 1946 Roland was initiated into the 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge #65 F&AM, where he was a member until his death. He was 
also a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Milwaukee, Tripoli Shrine, Two Rivers, 
Shrine Club, TPA, Maritime Museum, International Brotherhood of Wisconsin teamsters, 
and a 25 year member of the Eagles Aerie #706.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Jim Steckmesser, Manitowoc, 
Renee and Neil McDougall, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Aaron (Michelle) Nelson, 
Branch, Angela (Doug) Fierst, Manitowoc, Tracy (Beth) Sladky, Manitowoc, Gayle 
(Dale) Cayemberg, Manitowoc, Jason (Tami) Sladky, Manitowoc, Amanda (Alan) Moore, 
Manitowoc, Sarah (Aaron) VanderBloomen, Manitowoc; 10 great grandchildren; one 
daughter-in-law, Gail Mellinger, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, 
Mary Lou and Gen Gates, Two Rivers; special friends, Norman and Dorothy Brandt, 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his 
parents and wife Eleanore. Roland was preceded in death by one son, Steve Nelson; 
one daughter, Gay Ann Nelson; two brothers and two sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc on Tuesday, 
October 30, 2001 from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
"Look to this day, for it is life, the very life of life! In its brief span lie all 
the verities and realities of our existence: The bliss of growth, the splendor of 
beauty, the glory of action. For yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a 
vision; but today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every 
tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well therefore, to this day! Rollie was a man that 
truly spent each day well lived."
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 2001  P. A8
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[cremation]


SAM R. NELSON

Sam Robert Nelson, 58, operator of the Nelson Fur Shop, on Springhill Drive, 
west of the city, and a summer resort in Townsend, Wis., died suddenly this 
morning at his home.
Although not in the best of health for over a year, Mr. Nelson had been able 
to conduct his business. A sudden heart attack this morning caused his death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in Marinette in 1888 and came to this county in 1906. The 
following year he married Miss Ann Gates. He was located in Two Rivers for a 
number of years coming to Manitowoc in 1927. He was a business agent for the 
Building Trades council for several years and also a deputy under Sheriff 
Herman Schuette. A painter by trade he became a furrier and operator of a 
rabbitry in Manitowoc Rapids, which later became the Nelson Fur Shop. His 
other activities included operation of a resort at Townsend, Wis. He was a 
supervisor for the Western Division Telephone company in recent years. 
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Earl and Roland of the city, Edward of 
Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Halverson and Mrs. Hilbert Synder of 
route 4 Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1946 P. 2 
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[Samuel Robert/d. 12-23-1946/age 58 yrs.]
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Tuesday morning at high mass services at the Sacred Heart Church (Polish), Miss 
Anna Gates of the Eastside and Samuel Nelson were united in marriage. The bridal 
couple were attended by Miss Agnes Gates, sister of the bride as maid of honor 
and Ted Williams as best man. The bridesmaid was Bessie Walin and Eddie Sanville 
acted as groomsman.
The wedding was appropriately celebrated at the home of the brides parents 
residing on Chestnut Street. The young couple will make their home on the 
Eastside. The bride is a popular lady of this city. The groom's former home 
was at Marinette and during his short stay in this city, he also has made a 
host of friends who extends their congratulations. May the young couple's 
journey be one of continued bliss is the wish of the Reporter.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 30, 1907


SOREN NELSON    (d. 1939)

Soren Nelson, 89, former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday morning at the home 
of his son, Rev. G. A. Sundby, Rio, Wisconsin, with whom he had been making 
his home for the past six years. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the 
Evergreen cemetery chapel, the Rev. Ernest Zoerb officiating.
Mr. Nelson was born Sept. 29, 1849 in Norway. In the late 1860's he came to 
America and directly to Manitowoc. He sailed on vessels out of this city for 
some years. Among the ships on which he sailed were the Jessie Philips and 
the Success. With four partners, Mr. Nelson built the Felicitous, of which 
he was part owner. For fifty years or more Mr. Nelson was a carpenter at the 
Manitowoc Shipyards. 
On December 18, 1877 he was married to Martha Halverson Kiland. Mrs. Nelson 
died in 1931. Mr. Nelson was a member of the First Lutheran church here.
Only one son, the Rev. Sundby, survives. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1939  P.2
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[d. 06-18-1939/d. at Rio, WI/cause: exhaustion from possible pancreatic 
malignancy]


STEVE E. NELSON

Steve E. Nelson, 36, of 15024 Carstens Lake Road, Valders, died Wednesday,
March 29, 1989, at Milwaukee County Medical Complex. Memorial service will be
held at 6 pm Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Michael D. Hamilton
will officiate with cremation to take place.
Steve was born May 23, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of Roland and Eleanore Gauthier
Nelson. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School with
the Class of 1970. He later attended Lakeshore Technical College. He married the
former Gail Arnoldi on November 24, 1973 in Sheboygan Falls, Steve was Grounds
Manager for Lakeland College.
Survivors include his wife, Gail; a son and daughter, Aaron and Angela, both at
home; his parents, Roland and Eleanore Nelson of Manitowoc; two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Miss Dawn Nelson of Manitowoc, Renee and Neal Mac Dougall of
Manitowoc, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Gay Ann.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 5 pm Thursday and until the
hour of service at 6 pm. Memorial fund has been established in his name. Jens
Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 29, 1989 page B8
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[d. 03-29-1989 at Milwaukee WI/cremains/bur. on Roland Nelson lot]


TRINA NELSON

MRS. NELSON DIES AT HOME 
First President of Aid Society Was 79 Years Old
Mrs. Iver Nelson, 79, died this morning at the home, 407 St. Clair street, 
after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. 
from the home and at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's Lutheran church, Tenth and St. 
Clair streets. Interment will be at Evergreen.
The deceased was born at Kragero, Norway, 79 years ago and came to this 
city 50 years ago. She was active in church circles serving as the first 
president of the Ladies Aid society of the St. Paul's church. 
Mr. Nelson died eight years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Alvin 
Ellis of Beaver Dam and Miss Ida Nelson of this city, two sons, John and 
Chris Nelson, both of this city, and six grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the home on St. Clair street from the Shimek 
and Schwartz funeral home Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1934  P. 2
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[bur. 1-31-1934/age 79 yr/cause: myocarditis/
bur. on Iver & Halver Nelson lot]


VERA G. NELSON

Mrs. Vera Nelson, 93, formerly of 432 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
July 5, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Eastern Star memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Nelson was born May 12, 1892, at Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of the late 
William H. and Lillian J. Harvey Cook. She attended schools in Ironwood, Michigan, 
and following graduation attended Valparaizo University in Indiana, and Northern 
Michigan University at Marquette, Michigan. Following her graduation she taught 
in the elementary school system at Ironwood, Michigan, and later taught night art 
classes at Two Rivers Vocational School. She married W.D. Nelson on August 7, 
1924, at Ironwood, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Nelson also 
had the Vera Nelson Craft Shop in Manitowoc. She was a 50 years member of Northen 
Michigan University Alumni, 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and a 
past president of the Manitowoc Homemakers Club.
Survivors incldue two daughters and a son-in-law, Ellen Comstock of Manitowoc 
and Marion and Vernon Parker of Ventura, California; five grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 11 a.m. Saturday until 
the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Nelson's name.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1985 P. 3


WALDRON NELSON

WALDRON NELSON, 21, SUCCUMBS TO OPERATION A WEEK BEFORE HE WAS TO 
HAVE CLAIMED BRIDE
Waldron Nelson, son of James Nelson, 929 North Fifteenth street, 
died at the hospital last night following an operation which he 
underwent Saturday for appendicitis. He was 21 years of age and 
had been at the hospital only a few days. The death of the young 
man is particularly sad. Only a few days before he was stricken 
and removed to the hospital he had made application for a marriage 
license to wed Miss Lilah Clement and the wedding was planned for 
May 22. 
Deceased was born at Green Bay on May 13, 1897, his death occurring 
on his birthday. The family have resided here of late years. Besides 
his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Joseph, William and 
George and two sisters, Misses Arline and Mayme. Funeral arrangements 
have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 14, 1918, Page 4
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[bur. 05-16-1918/age 21 yrs/cause: acute dilation of the heart/
bur. on James Nelson lot]
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(Waldron Nelson/d. 14 May 1918/res. Holy Fam. Hosp., Manitowoc/
cause: operation/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


WALLACE F. NELSON

Wallace F. Nelson, age 75, of 813 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
October 17, 2000, at St. Marys Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, October 21, 2000 at St. Paul 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. 
James Barnes, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, where 
graveside military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659.
He was born November 27, 1924,in the town of Nasauwaupee (sic), Door County, 
son of the late Dewey and Anita Witte Nelson. Wally was a graduate of Kewaunee 
High School, class of 1943, and served with the United States Air Force during 
World War II in the Pacific Theater. On May 19, 1951, he married the former Lois 
Johnson at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Wally owned and operated 
K & N Auto Body in Manitowoc from 1963 until his retirement in 1989. He was a 
member of the Manitowoc County Auto Body Association and Wisconsin Auto Collision 
and Technician Association Ltd.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Nelson, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-
in-law, Randall Nelson, at home, Rick and Jeannie Nelson, Mishicot, Robert and 
Robin Nelson, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Amy, Danielle and Nathan Nelson, 
Kurt Kazik and Kristie Barrett; one great grandchild, Christian Barrett; one 
brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Joanne Nelson, Palos Hills, Ill.; one sister 
and brother-in-law, Elaine and Chuck Swanson, Orland Park, Ill., and his stepmother, 
Thelma Nelson, Casco, Wis. Also surviving are step brothers, step sisters, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, LaVerne, 
an infant brother, and a brother-in-law, George (Swede) Johnson.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning at St. Paul United Methodist Church from 
10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Center Two at 
St. Mary's Home for their compassionate care.
Herald Times Reporter, October 19, 2000  P. A2


WILLIAM D. NELSON    (d. 1967)

William D. Nelson, 80, of 432 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, a retired employe of 
Manitowoc Newspapers Inc., died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
where he was a patient one month. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, conducted by the Intenational Typographical Union 431. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born Aug. 3, 1887, at Manitowoc, son of the late Horal and 
Catherine Smoke Nelson. He attended NOrthside High School and Lewis Institute, 
now Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. He worked in the drafting 
department at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.; and Manitowoc newspapers before 
going to Hawaii in 1921 where he worked on the Honolulu Star Bulletin. He 
returned to Manitowoc in 1923 and began work with The Herald-News as a 
linotype operator-machinist and continued in the position when the newspaper 
was consolidated with the Manitowoc Times, retiring in 1957. He was a member 
of the International Typographical Union for more than 40 years.
He married Vera Gladys Cook in 1924 at Ironwood, Mich. She survives with two 
daughters, Mrs. B.F. (Ellen) Comstock and Mrs. Vernon (Marian) Ploeckelman, 
of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 4 p.m. 
Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 1, 1967  P. 3
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[d. 11-30-1967/age 82 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Vera G. Nelson lot]
(03 Aug 1887/Nov 1967/SSDI)


WILLIAM W. NELSON    (d. 1937)

W. W. NELSON, 72, SUCCUMBS AT HIS HOME
Funeral Services For Wholesale Grocery Firm Member To Be Held Saturday Afternoon
William W. Nelson, 72, vice-president and a director of the Plumb & Nelson 
company, wholesale grocery firm here, and salesman for the company for years, 
died Thursday night at the home, 712 North Seventh street.
Mr. Nelson, who spent most of the summers at his cottage on the Wolf river, 
was taken with a slight stroke there three weeks ago.  He was returned to his 
home where he had been confined to his bed.  Two more strokes hastened Mr. 
Nelson's death.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary in 
charge of the Rev. F. C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal church. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in this city in 1865.  His father, Capt. N. T. Nelson, lost 
his life in the Seabird lake disaster in 1868. 
When only 16 years of age Mr. Nelson took charge of a retail grocery store in 
Two Rivers, operated by the Plumb and Nelson company.  Later he managed the 
company's store at Appleton. 
When the present wholesale firm was incorporated in1888 he was one of the 
incorporators and traveled Wisconsin territory for the company until six years 
ago, when he retired from active work, although retaining his affiliations as 
an officer and directory
Mr. Nelson was greatly interested in conservation and was active in Isaak 
Walton chapters in numerous Wisconsin cities which were in his territory. An 
ardent hunter and fisherman he yearly devoted his vacation periods to following 
these pursuits. 
Wife Died In 1919
In January, 1896 he married Miss Floy Felton.  She died in 1919
Survivors are a son, Alfred, city; and a daughter, Mrs. Edoward Selzer, Paris, 
France, who is here on a visit.
Mr. Nelson was a charter member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks and a member of 
the United Commercial Travelers and the Travelers Protective association.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier funeral home until the hour of services 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 10, 1937
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[bur: 09-11-1937/age 72 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]