Michael Nelson

Michael “Mike” Dean Nelson, age 68, a resident of Danbury died Friday, September 15, 2017.  Mike was born is Siren on July 31, 1949 to Wallace and Rose (Lund) Nelson.  Mike grew up in the Siren area.  He was baptized and confirmed at Siren United Methodist Church.  His family moved to Kentucky where he graduated from Lone Oak high school in 1967.  He went on to college, attending the University of Wisconsin – River Falls where he received a major in Geography and minor in Coaching.  For about 10 years, he helped his dad with his electrical business.  He later worked for Polk-Burnett Electric.  Mike worked for the Webster School District and coached baseball.  He also coached the Webster youth hockey and led them to peewee state championship. He was a longtime member of the Wisconsin Bear and Trappers Association. In his free time he would enjoy the outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping, or processing and distributing wild rice. Mike is survived by his son: Nicholas (Amy) Nelson; grandson, Jordy Nelson; parents, Rose and Wally; brother, Mark (Lesley) Nelson; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Cook officiating.  Interment will be at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery.  Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.  Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.