Walter Nelson

Walter C. Nelson, age 86, of Siren died May 28, 2010 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Walter was born on March 23, 1924 in Siren to Clarence and Susanna Nelson. He married Mavis on June 4, 1949 at the Siren Methodist Church. Walter built and owned/operated the Pinewood Motel for over 12 years. He remodeled and also owned/operated the Perry's Supper Club for 10 years. He was a master carpenter building many fine homes in the area. He served his country during World War II. He was a charter member of the Siren Fire Department and a member of the Siren Legion. He was a master carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners Local Union #7 of Minneapolis, Minnesota.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marvis; brother Ralph; and son Scott. He is survived by his daughter Gail (Bob) O'Shell; grandchildren Scott and Corey; great grandchildren Darrick, Sammantha and Tyler; brother Stan (Edna) Nelson; along with other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Music was provided by Joan Daniels and Fran McBroom. Interment will follow at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township. Casketbearers were Mike Duncan, Tim Mulcare, Cheryl Mulcare, Corey Nelson, Sean Mulcare and Scott Nelson. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.