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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