Obituaries

SHEBOYGAN/MADISON – Eugene G. Nelson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, after a brief battle with dementia. Gene was born on March 26, 1941, in Madison, WI to George and Milred Nelson. He attended St. Bernard Catholic School from 2nd through 8th grade. Gene was proud of his time as an altar boy and friendships that were gained. He then attended and graduated from East High School in 1959. In June of 1959, Gene went to bootcamp at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, as a member of the Army National Guard. Gene began working as the Dane County Controller in the mid-1960’s and stayed in the position until his retirement in 2002. In 1972, Gene married Marilyn Hanson at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green, WI. Gene was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. He helped found the Madison Packer Backers, Inc, where he served as a board member for many years. Gene’s best memory was attending the Ice Bowl and then heading to Florida for Super Bowl II to thaw out! Gene and Marilyn retired to Florida in 2008 where they made many friends and memories.

Gene is survived by his wife, Marilyn of 52 years; children, Tina (Jon) Becker and Bob; grandchildren, Andrew Becker, Kimberly (Josh) Rindt, Nicholas Becker; and great-grandchildren; Isabelle and Theo Rindt. Further survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. He is proceeded in death by his parents, brother and sister.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.

A special thanks to the staff at Aurora at Home Hospice for their care and support for Gene and his family. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Avenue

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