It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anthony Nelson of Wausau, Wisconsin, who passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anthony Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Kenneth Nelson and Bertha Nelson; and his siblings-in-law, Gary Keen and Dianne Malina. He is survived by : his wife Joyce; his daughters, Michael-Leah Reich (Ross) and Johanna Nelson; his grandchildren, Emersyn, Carson and Chase Reich; his siblings, Mary Keen, Lorraine Callahan and Kenneth Nelson Jr. (Sue); and his in-laws, Barbara Cedarburg (George), Beverly Kotulski (Ted), Joseph Losser (Harriet), Sandra Larsson (Bengt), Tony Malina and Dawn Biggio (Jack).

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Saint Michael Catholic Parish (611 Stark St, Wausau, WI 54403). A Mass was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM at the Maple Grove Cemetery (5355 Naugart Dr, Merrill, WI 54452).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marathon County Literacy Council or Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice are appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helke Funeral Home & Cremation Service