of Houghton, Michigan, age 77, died Tuesday, October 21, at his daughter’s home. He was born April 8, 1937 in Houghton, Michigan, the son of Carl & Margaret (Nylund) Nelson.
Ted graduated from Michigan Tech with a mechanical engineering degree. He belonged to Theta Tau fraternity. Ted was a champion skier while at college. He worked for 40 years in the power industry, including the Marquette Board of Light and Power. Ted was a deacon at the First Presbyterian church in Marquette. He belonged to the Lion's Club and Rotary. Ted loved the Green Bay Packers, hunting, gardening and boating.
On Nov. 28, 1959, he married Jacqueline Dupuis in Lake Linden, MI, and she preceded him in death on March 27, 2002. Survivors include his three daughters, Carla (Mike) Zynda of Chelsea, Amy (Todd) Anderson of MN, Kelly (Elgin Carter) Nelson of MN; seven grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Phillip, Cameron, Chanel, Ashley, Kayla; 5 great-grandchildren, Paige, Cole, Abby, Rosaley and Ramona; a sister, Marcia Adamson of CA; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I worked for your Dad when he was with the Marquette Board of Light & Power and had great respect for him as a supervisor and person. He was truly a great Man. God bless him and you all.
I hope you're all coping alright with the loss of your father. I lost my father two years ago. Time will heal your loss. I hope your dad will rest in peace. I miss you all. And Carla, I know you miss him most of all for not only he was your dad he loved you more to adopt you and provide you a better life. I remember all the good times we had and cherish all of you forever. May he rest in peace.
I'm so sorry about your loss. Of your dad he loved u guys all the same . What beautiful daughters he had loving him. I enjoyed being a part of your family. How little time it was, but I remember a life time of great times. So with that, rest in peace. Ted love you all always. Dean