Kevin D. Nelson Obituary (1960 - 2013)

Kevin D. Nelson, age 52, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 at his home. He was born October 12, 1960 in Eau Claire, WI to Arnold Nelson and Myrna Otto. Kevin was raised in Eau Claire and attended Eau Claire North High School. On Dec. 5, 2003, Kevin married Joan Cramer in Eau Claire. He worked in construction, doing masonry work and laying blocks until the mid 1990's when his health wouldn't tolerate the physical labor. He then went to work for Midwest Mfg. doing maintenance work. Kevin loved the outdoors, his favorite pastime was fishing, he also loved doing puzzles and he always appreciated a good cigar. He valued his morning devotion time with Pastor Murry. But most important to Kevin was family, and he will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Kevin is survived by his wife Joan; his children Winston (Nicole) Nelson, Dustin Nelson and Melissa Nelson; step-children, Darcie Roberts, Flint (Cheryl) Roberts and Chelsea, Emerald and Cole Migawa; four grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; his step-father, Paul Jensen; brothers, Carter Nelson and Clay Jensen; sisters, Tammy (Al) Olson and Sue (Don) Hawkins; a special friend, Eric Moe as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Nelson and Myrna Jensen; his mother-in-law, Mary Cramer; and a brother, Cory Nelson. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor Mitch Nelson officiating. There will be visitation from 5:00 until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.