Leroy Nelson

LeRoy Arthur Nelson, age 86, of Meenon Twp, Burnett Co, WI, passed away Saturday evening, February 21, 2015. LeRoy or Roy, as he was fondly known, was born in Spooner, WI, on April 7, 1928, the son of the late Carl W. and Vera Maxine (Stier) Nelson. He was an only child, spending his formative years in Siren and later living in Luck and Minneapolis. Roy served his country in the U.S. Army from November 30, 1950, and was honorably discharged on September 11, 1952. Primarily assigned to Company D, 2nd Engineering C Battalion, Fifth Army, Roy earned the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Campaign Stars. He had been a member of the American Legion, Lund-Brown post # 132 of Siren. Roy was formerly married to Lona Root. They raised four children together. He was employed as a truck driver with American Fruit and Produce Company for more than 29 years, retiring in 1985. Many folks in the area knew Roy as a member of the Grumpy Old Men Club of Siren. Roy was an avid fisherman, appreciating the sport on the area lakes and the St. Croix River, and loved going ice fishing. He also enjoyed rifle and bow hunting of deer and small game. He had fond memories of fishing and hunting with his sons, and fishing with his grandchildren. Roy also enjoyed spending time with Junior, a Miniature Pinscher. Surviving are three sons: Mitchell Nelson, Nathan (Jill) Nelson, and Joe (Cathy) Nelson; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Louise in 2009. The funeral service for LeRoy Nelson will be conducted at 12:00 pm (visitation 11:00 am to 12:00 pm), Friday, February 27, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Full military honors will conclude the service followed by a fellowship luncheon. Interment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery, Siren. Pallbearers are: Mitch Nelson, Nathan Nelson, Joe Nelson, Shawn Nelson, Mitchell Nelson, and Craig Root. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.