Michael Gene Nelson

Michael G. Nelson, passed from this life on April 15, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born to Stanley and Margaret (Cool) Nelson on October 13, 1958 in Oconto. Mike worked for many years at Port Plaza Mall, Waste Management and Pioneer Metal Finishing. He was a faithful and hard working employee.

Mike was an accomplished musician and was a great banjo player. He also played guitar, mandolin and dobro. A prolific artist with a gentle and generous soul, Mike was especially spiritual and was most comfortable in the woods with nature. He especially loved camping up at Lost Lake.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret; his sister, Michelle Rose; his brothers, Mark (Sheree) Nelson, Scott (Terri) Nelson and Eric (Hope) Nelson; a stepson, Michael (Heidi) Murphy. Also many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.

Mike was preceded in death by his father Stanley; brother-in-law, John Rose; grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.

A special thank you to Unity Hospice for the great care and understanding through these many months. Especially Julie and Tina.

A memorial will be held at a later date. Simply Cremation, Green Bay is caring for the family.

Mike recently wrote in a Facebook post: For you my friends: ).
Life tends to test us in many ways; each experience we go through brings us to a greater understanding of self. The combination of emotion, reaction and how each of us handle different situations say a great deal of just how much we have learned during our life time…Never be afraid to love…Never allow fear to rule you…and always embrace each experience for all it is worth, as it may be the only chance that comes. Peace, Paix, Love, Amour & Light, Lumier : ) Just another old hippie.