Maurice D. "Maury" Nelson

Maurice D. “Maury” Nelson died peacefully with his family by his side at The Woodlands Senior Park on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Fond du Lac, WI, just shy of his 90th birthday.

Maury was born on February 21, 1927 in Cedarburg, WI to Maurice and Alice (Livernash) Nelson. He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1945. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines, serving in Hawaii during WWII. When Maury returned from the service, he relocated to Fond du Lac, WI and resumed working at Kiekhaefer Mercury. Maury married Betty Louise Bullen in Wilmington, DE in August of 1950. Maury worked for Kiekhaefer Mercury for 45 years as a Purchasing Manager and retired in 1989. In retirement, Maury and Betty spent summers at their cabin in Neshkoro and winters in St. James City, (Pine Island) Florida with life-long neighbors and friends.

Maury enjoyed woodworking and shared his projects with his daughters and friends. He was known for his sense of humor and generosity. He loved to camp with family and friends. He was an avid stamp collector, coin collector and bird watcher. Maury was a Charter member of Sacred Heart Church and ushered for 25 years. He organized the Thursday night volleyball league at Sacred Heart for over 40 years, meeting and enjoying the company of many good friends. Maury served as the secretary of the Friday night Mercury bowling league at the Arcade Lanes for over 30 years. He also served on the board of Marine Credit Union and was Chairman of the Board. Maury was a member of the VFW Post 1904. One of the highlights of Maury’s recent years was his trip to Washington D.C. on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in 2011.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his four girls, Maureen (Leath) Sheppard, Kathy (Dennis) Reitz, Vicki (Tom Penfield) Nelson, Sue (Bob) Galle; brother, James (Becky) Nelson, of Fresno, California, sister-in-law, Violet Nelson and brother-in-law Ben (Peggy) Jeziorski. Maury was preceded in death by wife, Betty, in 1995, his parents, Maurice and Alice Nelson, brothers Edward, Eugene (Eunice), Joseph (Gene), Josephine Jeziorski, Joan (Al) Huberty, and Victor. Maury is survived by 11 grandchildren, Mark (Lisa) Sheppard, Teri (Rob) McDermott, Jodi (Chris) Martin, Jeremy (Andrea Chatfield) Rockweit, Angie (Jeff) Miller, Tom (Maria) Sheppard, Christopher Reitz, Ashley (Adam Kahlhamer) Reitz, Marisa (Curt Howe) Abrahamson, Jake (Shaina Hull) Damm, and Chase Galle. Also surviving are 20 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Maury enjoyed the company of all his furry grandchildren as well.

Maury was fortunate to have many good friends and neighbors through the years. Words cannot describe our appreciation to neighbors, Scott and Chris for their thoughtfulness. We are grateful for the exceptional care provided by the staff at Woodlands and a special friend Dan whose comfort to dad and the family was immeasurable.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 3-7 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church-Holy Family Parish, 200 S. Peters Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Visitation will take place on Monday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Cremation will follow the traditional services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123 or Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, PO Box 636, Port Washington, WI, 53074.

Dip, dip, swing and sway……dad!