Christian Nelson
January 22, 1929 - June 03, 2020
Obituary
DEFOREST/PORTAGE – Christian Ingbret “Chris” Nelson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at The Legacy in DeForest, with his wife Nan at his side.
Chris was born on January 22, 1929 in Rio, WI to parents, Ingbret and Eva (Olson) Nelson. Chris was a 1947 graduate of Poynette High School. He married Jean Nanette “Nan” Jellings on December 23, 1950. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war. He retired as Senior Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard at Truax Field.
He is survived by his wife, Nan; children Gail (Mike) Wrzinski, Christian “Mike” (Charlene) Nelson, Mitch (Johnna) Nelson; grandchildren: Jessi, Nick, Matt, Christian, Christal, Zach; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister Mary Ellen (Lou) Cole; sisters-in-law, Connie Nelson, Ann Repka, brother-in-law, Marvin (Nancy) Jellings.
He was preceded in death by his parents: step-mother Esther; brother, Russ; sisters, Virginia (Bob) Gorman, Shirley; and brother-in-law, Delbert (Joan) Jellings.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, services to be held at a later date. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250