Robert Nelson

Robert "Bob" M. Nelson, 85, of St. Charles, formerly of Milltown, WI, passed away Saturday, October 05, 2013 at his home. Bob was born May 9, 1928 in Milltown, WI to Martin and Hilda (Carlson) Nelson. On September 9, 1950 he married Clarice Thaemert in Milltown. Bob and Clarice farmed in Milltown before moving to St. Charles in 1965, where he owned and operated Holiday Convenience Store for 25 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Clarice, two daughters, Bev (Jerry) Ludwig of St. Charles, Nancy (Rick) Sherman of Burnsville, a son Dan (Melanie) Nelson of Pueblo, CO, grandchildren, Jeff (April) Ludwig of Denver, CO, Lisa (Jeremy) Zacher of Rochester, Scott Ludwig of Austin, TX, Kelli Ludwig of St. Paul, Luke Sherman of Burnsville and Lauren Sherman of Burnsville, great grandchildren Claudia Zacher, Ava Ludwig and Mallory Zacher, brother Harvey (Ruby) Nelson of Harlingen, TX, sister Gladys (Marlyn) Trantow of Frederic, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clifford Nelson and a sister Edith Setter. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, boating, spending time outdoors, reminiscing about life on the farm and Packer Football. Services to remember Bob will be 11AM Wednesday at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles with the Reverend Norman Wahl officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Tuesday and 10 - 11 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. A reception will follow services. Please share a memory of Bob at his online guestbook and view his Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/431925