Dean E. Nelson, 76, of Marinette, WI, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at home. He was born on March 9, 1942, to the late Lewis and Vivian (Olson) Nelson in Marinette.
Dean graduated from Marinette High School in 1960.
On July 30, 1966, he married Doreen "Kay" McDonald at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Menominee, Mich.
Dean enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Cuban Crisis;
He was very proud of his son Mike having achieved the rank of Senior Chief in the Navy.
After his service, Dean worked in maintenance for the Marinette School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was a life member of the Marinette Elk's Lodge, appointed Fellow of the Marinette Moose Lodge, American Legion, and a previous member of Marinette Jaycees'. Dean was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed camping on the river at the Moose Lodge for many years, going to country music festivals, and building decks. He was known for his sense of humor and his Speedo's.
Dean is survived by his wife, Kay of Marinette, WI;
one daughter Dina (Rocky) VanGilder of Birchwood, WI;
one son Mike (Tina) Nelson of Hatley, WI;
one sister Joanne Paine of Lynnfield, Mass.;
two brothers: Wayne Nelson of Bay City, MI and Lee (Vickie) Nelson of Eagle, WI;
one granddaughter Ashley (Vince) Hoehn of LaCrosse, Wis.;
one step-grandson Joe (Christina) VanGilder of Rice Lake, Wis.; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends Jim and Chris Mayou.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one sister, Lois Butler.
A Celebration of Life (including Hamm's beer) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, from noon until 3 p.m., with a luncheon beginning at 1 p.m. Moose Lodge will hold services at 3 p.m., followed by Military Honors by the Military 20 Year Club and United States Navy.
© Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family
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Dean graduated from Marinette High School in 1960.
On July 30, 1966, he married Doreen "Kay" McDonald at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Menominee, Mich.
Dean enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Cuban Crisis;
He was very proud of his son Mike having achieved the rank of Senior Chief in the Navy.
After his service, Dean worked in maintenance for the Marinette School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was a life member of the Marinette Elk's Lodge, appointed Fellow of the Marinette Moose Lodge, American Legion, and a previous member of Marinette Jaycees'. Dean was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed camping on the river at the Moose Lodge for many years, going to country music festivals, and building decks. He was known for his sense of humor and his Speedo's.
Dean is survived by his wife, Kay of Marinette, WI;
one daughter Dina (Rocky) VanGilder of Birchwood, WI;
one son Mike (Tina) Nelson of Hatley, WI;
one sister Joanne Paine of Lynnfield, Mass.;
two brothers: Wayne Nelson of Bay City, MI and Lee (Vickie) Nelson of Eagle, WI;
one granddaughter Ashley (Vince) Hoehn of LaCrosse, Wis.;
one step-grandson Joe (Christina) VanGilder of Rice Lake, Wis.; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends Jim and Chris Mayou.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one sister, Lois Butler.
A Celebration of Life (including Hamm's beer) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, from noon until 3 p.m., with a luncheon beginning at 1 p.m. Moose Lodge will hold services at 3 p.m., followed by Military Honors by the Military 20 Year Club and United States Navy.
© Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family
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Dean E. Nelson, 76, of Marinette, WI, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at home. He was born on March 9, 1942, to the late Lewis and Vivian (Olson) Nelson in Marinette.
Dean graduated from Marinette High School in 1960.
On July 30, 1966, he married Doreen "Kay" McDonald at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Menominee, Mich.
Dean enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Cuban Crisis;
He was very proud of his son Mike having achieved the rank of Senior Chief in the Navy.
After his service, Dean worked in maintenance for the Marinette School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was a life member of the Marinette Elk's Lodge, appointed Fellow of the Marinette Moose Lodge, American Legion, and a previous member of Marinette Jaycees'. Dean was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed camping on the river at the Moose Lodge for many years, going to country music festivals, and building decks. He was known for his sense of humor and his Speedo's.
Dean is survived by his wife, Kay of Marinette, WI;
one daughter Dina (Rocky) VanGilder of Birchwood, WI;
one son Mike (Tina) Nelson of Hatley, WI;
one sister Joanne Paine of Lynnfield, Mass.;
two brothers: Wayne Nelson of Bay City, MI and Lee (Vickie) Nelson of Eagle, WI;
one granddaughter Ashley (Vince) Hoehn of LaCrosse, Wis.;
one step-grandson Joe (Christina) VanGilder of Rice Lake, Wis.; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends Jim and Chris Mayou.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one sister, Lois Butler.
A Celebration of Life (including Hamm's beer) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, from noon until 3 p.m., with a luncheon beginning at 1 p.m. Moose Lodge will hold services at 3 p.m., followed by Military Honors by the Military 20 Year Club and United States Navy.
© Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family
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Dean graduated from Marinette High School in 1960.
On July 30, 1966, he married Doreen "Kay" McDonald at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Menominee, Mich.
Dean enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Cuban Crisis;
He was very proud of his son Mike having achieved the rank of Senior Chief in the Navy.
After his service, Dean worked in maintenance for the Marinette School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was a life member of the Marinette Elk's Lodge, appointed Fellow of the Marinette Moose Lodge, American Legion, and a previous member of Marinette Jaycees'. Dean was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed camping on the river at the Moose Lodge for many years, going to country music festivals, and building decks. He was known for his sense of humor and his Speedo's.
Dean is survived by his wife, Kay of Marinette, WI;
one daughter Dina (Rocky) VanGilder of Birchwood, WI;
one son Mike (Tina) Nelson of Hatley, WI;
one sister Joanne Paine of Lynnfield, Mass.;
two brothers: Wayne Nelson of Bay City, MI and Lee (Vickie) Nelson of Eagle, WI;
one granddaughter Ashley (Vince) Hoehn of LaCrosse, Wis.;
one step-grandson Joe (Christina) VanGilder of Rice Lake, Wis.; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends Jim and Chris Mayou.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one sister, Lois Butler.
A Celebration of Life (including Hamm's beer) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, from noon until 3 p.m., with a luncheon beginning at 1 p.m. Moose Lodge will hold services at 3 p.m., followed by Military Honors by the Military 20 Year Club and United States Navy.
© Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family
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