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Denise Nelson Obituary
East Troy - 8/6/1953-2/20/2021
Denise "Nennie" Nelson, nee Massie of East Troy was born on August 6th, 1953 in Milwaukee to the late Raymond and Marion (Stelloh) Massie. Denise passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2021.
Denise was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law along with many beloved Aunts and Uncles.
Denise leaves behind her loving husband of 22 years, Jerry Nelson and her furry sidekick-Tucker the Weiner Dog.
Denise is further survived by her loving siblings; Cherrie Jensen, Rock (Sue) Massie, Jodie Dalrymple and Renee Haas (Steve Kram). She also leaves behind her brothers and sister-in-law; James (Norma) Nelson, Janice (George) Winget, John (Kathleen) Nelson and Jack Nelson.
Denise was also a doting and loving Aunt Denise to Randy (Laura) Jensen, Lisa (Jim) Schlotz, "Auntie Nennie" to Katie (Joshua) Davis and Jeffrey (Brittany) Dalrymple along with many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was also a loving Aunt Denise to Ken Nelson, Kristina Nelson, Kerri (Todd) Nettekoven, David (Megan) Winget, John (Mandy) Nelson, Mike (Alexis) Nelson and Jen (Luke) Lauritzen.
Denise also leaves behind many awesome cousins and amazing friends.
Due to the current pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please become an organ/tissue donor, make a donation to your favorite charity, support your favorite local small shops, blast some Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and rearrange the furniture in your house.
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Memories and Condolences
for Denise Nelson
3 Entries
Jan Massie
March 7, 2021
It is still so hard to believe.....I love this picture of her!!!
Pat Levandowski (sunburst)
March 7, 2021
I remember years ago when we were all on the cb radio. The fun we used to have. Staying up wee hours talking to everyone that was on. Last time I talked to Denise is when my daughter, Kari, passed away in 2018. I never got to meet her husband Jerry but I know she loved him dearly. She was also so much fun to be around. Now her and my daughter along with her parents can all have fun together thru the heavenly gates. She will be missed by all. May she RIP. With deepest sympathy,
Pat (Sunburst)
John and Kathleen
March 6, 2021
Jerry,
I know that there are no words that can provide comfort to you. She was a very special woman, and she has a lot of friends and family that will miss her as well.
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