Clarence Raymond Nelson

Clarence Raymond Nelson Loved By All Who Met Him Clarence Raymond Nelson, born December 9, 1922 in Erie, Pa., died January 19, 2006, at his residence. He was the son of the late Edwin R. Nelson, Sr. and the late Esther Johnson Nelson. He graduated from East High School in 1941 and served in the US Army Infantry in WW II. He was employed by the Richman Brothers Clothing Stores for many years, retiring as a manager in 1985. He was an active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and served as president of the Church Council, as well as many other activities. Clarence was a member of Keystone/Perry Masonic Lodge #392, the Scottish Rite Consistory, and the Zem-Zem Shrine. He was an active member of the Zem-Zem Legion of Honor and Chairman of the Shrine Paper Crusade to benefit the Shriner’s Hospital for Children for many years. Clarence was named Shriner of the year for his work in various Shrine organizations. He was a member of the Erie County Cancer Society and served as Special Gift Chairman for two years while on the board of directors. Clarence was active in the Republican Party in Erie, and was the Millcreek Committee Chairman for several years. Clarence was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Nelson Smith; and two brothers, Jeffrey Nelson and James Robert Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Moore Nelson; his son, James M. Nelson, and his wife, Lisa, of Calif.; his dear granddaughter, Nicole Nelson, and her mother, Cheryl Boyce, of Erie; two sisters, Mercedes Nelson and Isolene Nelson Capell, of Erie; four brothers, V. Richard Nelson and his wife, Mary, of N.C., Dr. Kenneth E. Nelson and his wife, Priscilla, of Fla., Edwin R. Nelson, Jr. and his wife, Rosemary, of Erie, and William A. Nelson, of Waterford; his Brother-in-Law, Paul M. Smith, of Erie; and Sisters-in-Law, Audrey Shannon, of Fla., and Nancy Herzog, and her husband, Bob, of Erie. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Brugger Home for Funerals on 38th St. and Greengarden, January 22nd. A Legion of Honor Service will be held there at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home January 23rd at 1 p.m. with Rev. Carl Hull and Monsignor William Biebel presiding. A private burial will follow at the Cemetery for family members after the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1024 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501, The Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505 or to the American Cancer Society 2115 W. 38th St., PA 16508 Condolences at bruggerfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.