Marlyn Nelson

Marlyn "Mike" A. Nelson, age 79, of Cassville, passed away Friday, July 24th, 2015 at Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse. Mike was born on March 17, 1936 in Price, WI, a son of Gaylord Sr. and Adeline (Buend) Nelson.

Mike served in the U.S. Army. He toured the states as a tour bus driver and truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and playing cards. A fond family memory is how he was a kid at heart playing right along with them, and his many stories.

Mike is survived by his nine children; Sheila (Rudy) Young of La Crosse, Tami (John) Braaten of Langdon, ND, Todd (Deanne) of Fairchild, Scott (Maria) of Lakewood, OH, Shane of Cassville, Marlon of La Crosse, Eric of La Crosse, Tara (Kenny) Bauer of Potosi, & Michelle (Kevin) Bauer of Onalaska; 19 grandchildren; brothers, Donavan(Betty), George(Bonnie), and Leland(Cindy).

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Nelson; his parents; and his brothers, Gaylord Jr., Lavern, and Leonard.

A Celebration of Life was held from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, August 15th, 2015, at St. Peters Lutheran Hall in Cassville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mike Nelson Memorial Fund.