James A. “Jim” Nelson, age 72, of Plymouth, passed away
Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center where
he was surrounded by his loving family.
He was never one to complain and he fought his battle with
Pulmonary Fibrosis with silent dignity and always tried to push forward.
Jim was born on October 17, 1945, son of the late Earl and
Cecelia (Kern) Nelson. He attended grade
school in Glenbeulah and graduated from Elkhart Lake – Glenbeulah High School
in 1963.
On July 2, 1966 he married Lesa Bonnett at St. Fridolin’s
Catholic Church in Glenbeulah.
He worked various jobs in his younger years and worked many
jobs at Kohler Company, ending his 44 year career as Supervisor of Plumbing
payroll.
Jim coached little leagues teams for both boys and girls for
many years in Greenbush, and also kept stats for Elkhart Lake – Glenbeulah High
School basketball and football teams.
He was an avid Wisconsin Badger football fan and always knew
when to cheer them on with a “Go you stinkin’ Badgers,” to bring them over the
goal line. He also loved the game of
golf, an occasional gambling trip, and spending time in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Jim is survived by: His wife of 52 years: Lesa; Loving
Children: Melissa (Ken) Lefeber and Christopher (Michelle) Nelson;
Grandchildren: Jessica and Peter Walsdorf, and Madelyn and Hayden Nelson;
Sister: Doris (Norm) Nickel; Brother-in-law: Marvin “Stormy” Soerens; and
Sisters-in-law: Nancy Nelson and Carolyn Leynse.
He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
He was preceded in death by: His parents; Father and
Mother-in-law: Jack and LaVern Bonnett; One infant daughter; Brother: Robert
Nelson; Three sisters: Vera Soerens, Jeanette Sasse, and LaVerne (Al)
Balthazor; and Brother-in-law: Bill Leynse.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday (September 5,
2018) at 6:00 P.M. at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Father Philip Reifenberg, Pastor of St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth, will officiate. Burial will be in the
Greenbush Cemetery.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday (Sept. 5) at Suchon
Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the time of Service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in
James’ name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth
is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
