John E. Nelson, 73, of Ironwood Township, passed away on December 8, 2019, in Ironwood of pancreatic cancer.
He was born on March 16, 1946, in Ironwood, the son of Leonard C. and Mayme (Maki) Nelson.
John served his country in the U. S. Navy. He worked in construction as a drywaller. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and volunteered at the Harness Races at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds and the Snowmobile Olympus.
He was married to Mildred Walker, and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2010.
John is survived by a nephew, Ricky Nelson, a special friend Julee Erickson and many other friends.
At his request, no services are to be held
McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Ironwood, is assisting the family.