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Carl E. Nelson
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Carl E. Nelson

July 22, 1926 - June 4, 2011

Carl E. Nelson of Cadillac died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 84. He was born in Cadillac on July 22, 1926 to John Edward and Helga (Anderson) Nelson and they preceded him in death. Mr. Nelson had lived all his life in the Cadillac area and had served in the United States Army during World War II. He was the owner/operator of a logging company and retired at the age of 79. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac and enjoyed watching birds, collecting field stones of all sizes and his work. On October 8, 1949 in Cadillac he married the former Elsie L. Armstead and she survives him along with children: Randal (Diane) Nelson, Ann Straathof and Craig Nelson (Den Maury) all of Cadillac and Keith (Jolynn) Nelson of Lansing; eight grandchildren: Tammy (Ken) Sulik, Stephanie (Bret) Eckert, Carol Nelson & Ben Blank, Amy (Brent) Anderson, Jennifer (Sean) Reddick, Katie (Jesse) Green, Johnnie (Jeff) Neahr and Avery Nelson; five great-grandchildren; four step great- grandchildren; a sister, Alice Egelus of Cadillac. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Norm and Eric Nelson and two sisters, Jennie Symanski and Alma Smith. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Elder Robert Keeler and Reverend Scott Torkko officiating. Visitation will be Monday (today) from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hobart Cemetery, Clam Lake Township, Wexford County, Michigan. Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Mercy Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com

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Carl E. Nelson of Cadillac died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 84. He was born in Cadillac on July 22, 1926 to John Edward and Helga (Anderson) Nelson and they preceded him in death. Mr. Nelson had lived all his... View Obituary & Service Information

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