Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson obituary, Beaver Dam, WI

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson Obituary

Published by Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam on Dec. 27, 2018.
Jerry L. Nelson, age 70, of Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home. There will be military honors provided by the John E. Miller American Legion Post #146 at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. The memorial gathering will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The memorial service will be 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Sandra Schieble officiating. Jerry Lee Nelson was born on November 25, 1948 to Wallace and Jean (Paulson) Nelson in Arlington, South Dakota. He was a graduate of Arlington High School and a proud Vietnam Veteran. Jerry is well known as the owner/operator of Jerry's Tap and Tubby's. Jerry will be missed by his mother, Jean Nelson of Beaver Dam; children, Jeff (Kimberly) Nelson of Falling Waters, WV and Robby Nelson of Beaver Dam; cherished grandchildren, Jami, Josh, Abagail, and Mitchell Nelson, and Brayden Nelson; brothers, Don (Heidi) Nelson, Rodney (Vicky) Nelson, and Rick Nelson (Hanna Mueller), all of Beaver Dam; brother-in-law, Larry (Crystal) Wiersma of Beaver Dam; sister-in-law, June Nelson of Beaver Dam; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and siblings Janis Wiersma and Jim Nelson. Papa Tubby's grandchildren were his pride and joy! Maintaining strong friendships near and far was very important to Jerry. We fondly remember him saying, "Glad you got to see me!" Memorials may be made in Jerry Nelson's name to Badger Honor Flight.

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January 3, 2019

Kent & Judy (Weiland) Liebsch posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2019

Greg Biech posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2019

GARY AND CHERYL LININGER posted to the memorial.

Kent & Judy (Weiland) Liebsch

January 3, 2019

So sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I went to 8 yrs.of country school and high school with him. He was such a fun loving guy and we had many great times together. We know you will all miss him. It was great to see him at our 50th class reunion in 2017. Jean, we were always very fond of all of your family and still remember your delicious carmels at Laketon 36. We are so sorry you have to endure yet another loss to your family. Thinking of all of you.

Greg Biech

January 2, 2019

Hell of a good guy. He will be missed.

GARY AND CHERYL LININGER

January 2, 2019

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO WHOLE FAMILY. WE HAVE KNOWN THE FAMILY SINCE WE BOTH MOVED HERE IN THE 60'S. LOVE TO DONNY, HEIDI AND RODNEY.

Bob and Brenda Meyer

January 1, 2019

Rick and family, So sorry for your loss. Our sympathy.

Clancy Gildemeister

January 1, 2019

RIP my buddy, what a great time we had in 67-69. Mayr,s. Galaxy and all the trips to Oshkosh. Jean my thoughts and prayers to you. Your family was so much fun to be a part of during them years till service split us. Clancy Gildemeister

PAM ERICKSON ERICKSON

December 31, 2018

So sorry to hear about Jerry. He was such a super nice guy and so glad he returned to Arlington for our 50 year class reunion the summer before last. It was always fun to see him. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all your families. Take Care! Pam Erickson - Arlington High School Class of 1967.

Dan & Kathi Trejo

December 31, 2018

So sad to hear of his passing. What a wonderful, fun loving person. He will be sorely missed by all he knew. RIP.

Marc Paulson (cousin)

December 31, 2018

Jerry's cousins Marc (and Judy), Carla, and Alan Paulson are thinking of Aunt Jean's family at this very sad time. Jerry was one-of-a-kind. In recent years Marc and Judy were blessed to get together annually with Jean and "the cousins" out at the Ledge. We enjoyed Jerry's stories, and we were indeed always "glad we got to see him". We offer our love and prayers of comfort for his family.

Bettie Mallon

December 31, 2018

My condolences to the entire family. I knew Jerry for many years. Many laughs ,and special memories with him.

Mark Morris

December 31, 2018

So sorry to hear about the passing of Tubby. I so enjoyed talking with him over the years and will always have such fond memories of Tubby and all the Nelson's. Good People

Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight

December 31, 2018

The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Jerry Nelson. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on September 16, 2017.

Diane Derge Pieniazek

December 31, 2018

Our condolences to the Nelson Family. Tubby was special to our family. Deb & Diane Derge

Todd/Beth Ehlenfeldt

December 31, 2018

Our thoughts go out to the Nelson family. Thanks for the memories Jerry.

Mary Teichmiller

December 30, 2018

We will miss you and all the fun we all had with. But we have all the great memories Tubby . R.I.P our friend until we all meet again . From some of the old gang ..

Jim Bublitz

December 30, 2018

Very sad to hear of Tubby's passing. I had been on the same Badger Honor Flight with him, and he was so happy to a part of it. We had a wonderful talk that day and I will never forget him or the talk we had. God Be with you all during this time. I am sorry I cannot be back in time for his funeral .

Kim Murillo

December 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss....

Steven Schoepke

December 30, 2018

Sad day when I heard of your passing my friend! You can now ride that Hog with Jimmy everyday to visit Dad. Ride on my Friend ride on! God Bless everyone in your family! Amen.

Christopher Kostolny

December 30, 2018

Our Prayers Go Out To The Family,We Know Jerry Will Be Greatly Missed, May God Bless And sooth Your Family's Heart Break

sharon&pep rumbuc

December 30, 2018

rip jerry, you will be missed

Barbara (Giese) Hyne

December 30, 2018

Sorry to hear about Tubby,he was a friend and we shared many fun times together. He will be missed! Sending prrayers to the family,may he rest in peace!

Linda Ruby

December 29, 2018

Rest in peace my silly friend, you will always have that special place in my heart. So many great times and so much laughter, all because of our Tubby. Gone, but you will never be forgotten. Love you buddy, Blue Eyes

John (Garbo) Garbalagtys

December 29, 2018

Dear Nelson Family,
So sorry to hear of "Tubby's" passing. Had many a good time with him that I will never forget. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Murray

December 29, 2018

RIP Tubby.

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