Dwayne Nelson
August 12, 1941 - June 05, 2018
Obituary
Dwayne Nelson, age 76, of Freeland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
The son of Cyril and Mildred Nelson, Dwayne was born August 12, 1941, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He married Judith Cotie on May 29, 1969.
Dwayne was a devoted husband and father. He worked construction as a lather for many years and eventually retired from Michigan Sugar as an Instrument Technician. He also served in the United States Marine Corps. Dwayne enjoyed his collecting hobby, especially locks and keys, and books. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards, camping, and spending time with family, friends, and his pets.
Dwayne is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Marnie (Hector) Malacara and Clayton (Zaley) Nelson; grandchildren, Ashton Lewandowski, Kyen Malacara, Nevan Malacara, Ada Nelson, and Torunn Nelson; siblings, Carole (Len) Kruska and Patrick (Jenny) Nelson; sister in law, Judy Nelson; former sister in law, Nancy Nelson; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gale Nelson, and a sister, Joyce Nelson.
Visitation will take place on Friday, June 8, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602.
Memorials in Dwayne's name may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Donation Processing: Post Office Box 5014, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741, or to The American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 15829, Arlington, Virginia 22215, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48033.
For information, please call (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com
The son of Cyril and Mildred Nelson, Dwayne was born August 12, 1941, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He married Judith Cotie on May 29, 1969.
Dwayne was a devoted husband and father. He worked construction as a lather for many years and eventually retired from Michigan Sugar as an Instrument Technician. He also served in the United States Marine Corps. Dwayne enjoyed his collecting hobby, especially locks and keys, and books. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards, camping, and spending time with family, friends, and his pets.
Dwayne is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Marnie (Hector) Malacara and Clayton (Zaley) Nelson; grandchildren, Ashton Lewandowski, Kyen Malacara, Nevan Malacara, Ada Nelson, and Torunn Nelson; siblings, Carole (Len) Kruska and Patrick (Jenny) Nelson; sister in law, Judy Nelson; former sister in law, Nancy Nelson; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gale Nelson, and a sister, Joyce Nelson.
Visitation will take place on Friday, June 8, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602.
Memorials in Dwayne's name may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Donation Processing: Post Office Box 5014, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741, or to The American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 15829, Arlington, Virginia 22215, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48033.
For information, please call (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com
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Beau Nelson
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Very nice sentiment. My Dad always like and loved you Troy. You both shard the gift of gab!
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Bev Simpson
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One of the fun memories of Dwayne was sitting next to him at a Schuetz family reunion. we started talking about which branch of service was the best. Reg and I were both in the Navy. So, we thought it was the Navy but Dwayne informed us that the
Marines were the best and toughest !!! We said it was 2 against 1. Of course, if cousin, Bud, was there, it would be 2 against 2 !
Dwayne will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judy and family.
with deepest sympathy,
Bev and Reg simpson
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Troy Thurston
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To one of the toughest, smartest, wittiest, true grit men I have ever known. Thank you Dwayne, for being in my life. You will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts to Judy, Marnie, Clayton (Beau) and the rest of the Nelson family.
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Troy Thurston
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Troy Thurston lit a candle in memory of Dwayne Nelson