Laurel Nelson

Laurel L. Nelson, age 52, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away Friday afternoon, November 21, 2014. Laurel was born in Grantsburg on October 11, 1962, a son of the late Laurence and Doris (Engebretson) Nelson. His public education was received from the Grantsburg School District. Laurel was currently employed at Burnett Dairy Cooperative, and except for a few years, he has worked there since he was 18 years old. On August 6, 1988, Laurel was united in marriage to Annette Lynn Cox, at Spirit Lake in Burnett County, WI. He was a member of Living Hope Church, Grantsburg, and was a currently a Fair Board member of the Burnett County Agricultural Society. Laurel had a great love for farming and raising steers. He also enjoyed cutting wood, deer hunting, and shore fishing. He previously had coached youth baseball, and also played church league softball. He also liked watching baseball and football, and was a big fan of the Milwaukee Brewers, the Green Bay Packers, and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. Laurel is survived by his wife, Annette; five children: Paul, Jim, Samantha, David, and Daniel Nelson; six sisters: twins - Cheryl (Scott) Hotchkiss and Charlene (Donald) Strabel, and Cindy (Jerry) Olson, Julie (Paul) Uhren, Tammi (John) Perkins, and Jennifer (John) Oxley; mother, Collene Amey Nelson; mother-in-law, Margaret Shulz; brothers-in-law, Mike (Linda) Shulz and Chris (Kelly) Cox; sister-in-law: Elizabeth “Betsy” (Steve) Runnels; many nieces and nephews; as well as special friend and mentor, Armand Luedtke, and other close friends. The Nelson family will receive relatives and friends at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg, on Monday, November 24, 2014, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service for Laurel will be conducted at Grace Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25th at 2:00 pm (visitation 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm) with Pastor Doug McConnell officiating. Following the service, a fellowship luncheon will be held at the church. Burial will be on Wednesday, Nov. 26th. at Wood River Baptist Cemetery. Pall bearers are: Paul Dietmeier, James Petersen, Daryll Wedin, Chris Radtke, Bryan Lundquist, and Jeff Farrand. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Webster - Grantsburg - Siren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.