Emery Floyd Nelson

Emery F. Nelson, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Bethel home with his family by his side. He was born on July 8, 1927 in Scandinavia, WI to Isaac and Matilda (Brandt) Nelson. Emery married his wife of 70 years, Betty Malnory on March 20, 1948, in Waupaca, WI.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and after returning went on to be a welder with Sommerfeld Welders. Emery could fix anything and was a good woodworker; along with his brother he made many clocks and shelves. He was a long time member at Zion Lutheran Church and was also an usher and greeter for several years.
He was an avid Cubs fan and lived to see his Cubs finally win the World Series. He was such a friendly man and loved chatting with friends and family. Emery cherished his kids and grandkids and enjoyed playing many card games with them.
Emery is survived by his wife: Betty; four children: Jerry (Debbie) Nelson, Ron (Jayne) Nelson, Susan (Rick) Demler and Bob (Tammy) Nelson; six grandchildren: Nicole Nelson, Mandy (Kevin) Stein, Dan (fiancee Julie Ensslin) Demler, Adam (Sarah) Nelson, Angie (Andrew Nason) Nelson and Rob Demler; one step-grandchild: Liz Backus; great grandchildren: Melody and Trevor Stein and River Nason; and sister: Ihla Peterson. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Mildred (Burt) Malnory; brothers: George (Dorothy) and Laverne Nelson; and brother in law: Jim Peterson; and step-grandchild: Nathan Backus.
A closed casket service will be held for Emery at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home- (Westside) with Rev. Jeffrey Knoll officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. He will be laid to rest in Lake View Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Bethel Home and to the Aurora at Home hospice for the care and help of keeping Emery comfortable during the last part of his journey here on earth.