Donald Nelson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald Nelson of Escanaba, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 92, on July 18, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Donald has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Nelson and Vivian Nelson Sr. (Caswell); his wife Carolyn Ruth Johnson; his son Dean Leonard Nelson; and his brother Leonard "Nook" Nelson Jr..
He is survived by: his daughters, Connie Lentz (Mark) and Helen Gies (Russell).
Memorial contributions in Don's name may be directed to Leader Dog's for the Blind, UP Health System Hospice or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
