George O. Nelson

April 12, 1928 - November 30, 2020

George O. Nelson, 92, of Florence, WI passed into heaven November 30, 2020, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. George was an honest man with a strong Christian faith who was also a great prayer warrior. He was a loving, nurturing, and loyal father and husband. He was married to Gertrude Nelson for 55 years and raised four children. His devotion to his children’s development was extraordinary and appreciated. George was a successful businessman who ran the cement masonry side of the family business – G.O. Nelson & Sons, Inc. George was a member of the Cement Masons Union Local 502 and Carpenters Union Local 10 for over 70 years. He was highly creative, and this showed in his gardening, woodworking, and cooking/baking skills. He was an Army veteran, who served his country with pride and honor during the Korean War. Always a perfectionist, he would settle for nothing but the best. George in survived by his sons, Eric Nelson of O’Fallon, IL, and Leif (Carol) Nelson of Tarpon Springs, FL; daughters, Inger (Paul) Jacobson of Stevens Point, WI, and Greta Nelson of Stuarts Draft, VA; grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Scott, Rebecca Nelson, Niles Nelson, Aarika Nelson, and Anders Jacobson; great-grandson, “Little George”; and siblings, Janet Johnson of Iron Mountain, MI, and Phil (Jane) Nelson of Libertyville, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude. The family thanks Maryhill Manor staff for their professional and loving care throughout the past three years. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s name may be made to Norway Evangelical Covenant Church, where he was part of the church family. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Norway Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Rev. James Danielson will officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family of George Nelson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.