Kenneth R. Nelson

Kenneth R. Nelson  “Kenny” Mr. Ken Nelson, age 80 years of Port Washington, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009 at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Washington, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Green Bay on January 10, 1929, son of Hugh and Ethel Bonnell Nelson. After his schooling, he served his country in the US Army. On April 4, 1964 he married Mable Lorge at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Port Washington. The couple settled in Port Washington and raised their family of six children. She preceded him in death early last week. Kenny worked as a material handler at Simplicity Manufacturing in Port Washington, retiring after about 30 years.  He was a member of Portview Christian Center in Port Washington, as well as a member of the IAW Local 1430, American Legion Post 82 and VFW Post 5373.  Mr. Nelson enjoyed fishing with his grandson Joshua Swanson, socializing with everyone at McDonalds, driving his moped around town and having an occasional Whiskey Sour. He also liked supporting the local sports teams, including the Packers and the Brewers.  He is survived by his 6 children: Eugene Nelson of Milw...[more]

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ee, Keith (Glenda) Nelson of Port Washington, Shirley (Kenneth) Swanson of Cedar Grove, Lois (William) Watson and Linda (Mark) Wadman both of Greenfield, IN and Kay (Robert) Flanders of Belgium.  He is further survived by 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers William Nelson of Grafton and John “David” Nelson of Sheboygan and 1 sister Patricia (Willard) Baunsgard of Fullerton, CA.  He is also survived by 1 brother –in-law Harold (the late Ruth) Lorge of Appleton, 4 sisters-in-law Veretta (the late Bert) Nelson of Pawpaw, MI, Marilyn Nelson of Port Washington, Vera (the late Arthur) Jetzer of Sheboygan and Marion (the late Roman) Lorge of Port Washington, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Mabel, infant grandson Keith Roger Nelson, Jr., 3 brothers: Richard, Hugh and Bert Nelson, 3 sisters: Beverly (the late Bert) Smith, Mildred (the late Ralph) Schulze and an infant sister. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 25th at 2 PM at Portview Christian Center, 3457 County Road LL in Port Washington with Pastor Paul Hanson officiating.  Kenneth will be laid to rest beside his wife in Union Cemetery, Port Washington.  Visitation will take place at the CHURCH on Saturday from 12 noon until the time of services at 2 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society.  The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
Service:

2:00 PM at Portview Christian Center 3457 County Highway LL Port Washington, WI 53074 on April 25, 2009 (map/driving directions)

Cemetery:

Union Cemetery, Port Washington