Terry Duane Nelson

Terry Nelson

Age 71, September 5, 2012

Loving husband and best friend of Kathy; caring, supportive father of Suzy, Steve, Karen, Nancy, and Ben; father-in-law and friend of Rich, Barb, Dave, Rho, Hernan, and Kate; proud and doting grandfather of Elizabeth, Joseph, Henry, Christopher, Silas, Marita, Grace, Sean, Miles, Nyah, Kingston, Evelyn, and Baby S (arriving soon).

Terry guided his family throughout the years with wisdom, wit, warmth, charm, and love. He was a generous, active participant in the lives of every member of his family. Among his many contributions that will be missed are his mentoring, cooking (especially his dumplings and stuffing), dancing, dog-sitting, and chauffeuring. The number one fan of his children and grandchildren, he spent many hours in the stands and on the sidelines cheering them on. Terry ran the Lakefront marathon, rode the SAGBRAW bike tour across the state of Wisconsin with family members many times, and loved to be outdoors and active. A true optimist (a Milwaukee Bucks season ticket holder, he never left until the game was over, no matter the score), he faced the challenges of cancer with spirit and determination to the end.

Terry graduated from Bay View High School, graduated from MSOE with Honors, and had a long, successful career at Allen-Bradley, where he was respected, admired, and liked by his many co-workers.

His parents were Gerhard and Ethel. He will be missed by the families of his sister Anita and his brothers, Keith and (the late) Jerrold. He was a much loved brother-in-law and uncle to the many members of the Behrs family, and a good-natured friend and mentor to all who knew him.

While the family welcomes your cards, calls, and emails, there will only be a private service at this time.

The family plans to place a memorial along the south shore bike trail, where Terry spent many happy hours.

You are invited to sign the guest book and /or leave of memory of Terry.

Suminski LifeStory Funeral Homes

Niemann / Suminski 414-744-5156

www.SuminskiFuneralHome.com