Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Each interlocking piece, about 6 feet wide and 3 inches thick, would be supported and rearranged by a computer to maintain its correct position. Jerry Collins Nelson, 78, died on Feb 22, 2013. Copyright 2018 - 23 He loved being with his family, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. Memorial service Saturday, January 14, at 10:00 AM at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S, Mpls, with a visitation at 9:00 AM. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Where to Start; Funeral Services; Honoring Veterans . He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Sign the Guest Book. He later re-joined the crew as a full-time performer in the 70's, and has since been heavily involved in almost every major Muppet project, including Sesame Street (1969), The Muppet Show (1976), Fraggle Songs (1983) and feature films. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. Loving Mother, Grandmother and friend Jerry Don Nelson, passed away August 18th, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. Nelson eventually ceased doing the physical puppeteering for Snuffy, for a time only providing the voice before dropping out of the role altogether. Mr. Nelson, an astronomer, helped design a telescope that has become a model for many advanced modern-day telescopes. On Fraggle Rock, he performed Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, and Marjory the Trash Heap. for a complete character gallery, see Jerry Nelson characters, 39 Years on a 40 Year Street: An Essay by Jerry Nelson, Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street, Peter Alexander prsentiert Spezialitten #10, Count It Higher: Great Music Videos from Sesame Street, Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals, Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs, Elmo's Musical Adventure: Peter and the Wolf, Muppets from Space: The Making of Muppet Movie Magic, 1/17/1971 'Ed Sullivan Show - String Quartet' | Jim Henson's Red Book, ToughPigs.com 2009 interview with Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson's Red Book entry about Nelson's beginnings with the Muppets, Jessica Max Stein's obituary/memorial essay for Nelson, Halfway Down the Stairs fansite (archive.org), Nelson also wrote songs for Muppet productions: ", Kenneth Plume's 2000 interview with Nelson , The Muppet Mindset 2011 interview with Jerry Nelson . Bellingham, Washington - As we knew he would, Jerry P. Nelson quietly slipped away on December 4, 2022. Nelson continued to speak fondly of his performance opportunities in later years: I feel blessed to have worked on something that has become such an icon of the times. Sympathy Ideas. Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos, to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. (Most performers use their right hands to perform the heads of their characters.) May she walk with her angels and meet her true love William Marion Nelson once again and see her family whom all are celebrating in Heaven now. Jerry Comer Obituary. Mr. Jerry Nelson leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Tana Crandall-Nelson;l children, Jeremy, Nate, Alex, Wyatt, Sarah and Maranda; brothers, Gary (Carol) Nelson, Larry Nelson, Lynn (Sheila) Nelson, Wayne (LouAnn) Nelson and Terry Nelson; sister, Linda (Ted) Shank; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends Danielle and Kyle Davis for always being around. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. I can only say I have traveled through the breathtaking up and down melody of a lifetime that, I studied and trained for, wandered the paths of least resistance (following my water nature) to, and that I am either blessed and one of the luckiest bozos walking this planet or both. Funeral arrangement under the care ofNedza Family Funeral Homes. Ricou Browning, the horror film legend who starred as the Gill-Man in the 1954 movie "Creature From the Black Lagoon," died Monday. Jerry Nelson, who conceived of the design for the segmented telescope, which allowed scientists to peer farther into the universe than ever before, died on June . [2] Archive audio of his announcer role was reused in Muppets Most Wanted, which was dedicated to both Nelson and Jane Henson, wife of Muppets' creator Jim Henson. Floyd Pepper (the bassist of the Electric Mayhem band), Pigs in Space star Dr. Julius Strangepork, the boomerang fish-throwing Lew Zealand, Kermit the Frog's nephew Robin the Frog, Gonzo's girlfriend Camilla the Chicken, the mad pyrotechnist Crazy Harry, and "the Phantom of the Muppet Show", Uncle Deadly. He was a highly skilled craftsman and used his many talents to build and remodel homes after his retirement from the phone company. In 1999, he became the founding director of the Center for Adaptive Optics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. IN THE CARE OF. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials. His other Muppet roles on that program were Herbert Birdsfoot, The Amazing Mumford, Herry Monster, Biff, Mr. Johnson, Simon Soundman, Mr. Chatterly, Frazzle, Little Jerry, and Sherlock Hemlock. He was big hearted but modest, quietly helping many local people with housing and financial support over the years. Jerry Nelson, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 6, 1935 - Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Add a Memory. He then married his second wife Jan Nelson in 1984, and they remained married until his death in 2012. He also snowmobiled and rode motorcycles. But the reasons for giving it up were because at that time we were doing The Muppet Show and he was a real part of the show, and they needed his presence. This article is about the puppeteer. Jerry was born on September 7, 1949 in Port Angeles to Joe and June Nelson joining. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. Jerry Nelson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Its funny when I think about it because at least twenty of those years I denied being a puppeteer. He was 73. In recent years Mr. Nelson, who had emphysema, had given up the physically demanding job of operating the count and other puppets on Sesame Street but still voiced the characters, Sesame Workshop said. He was a logger with his own sawmill; worked for Washington Electric as a lineman; was a contractor and developer having built several homes throughout the Worcester area; was a dairy farmer raising Jersey cows, and owned a trucking company which hauled mail for the U.S. postal service and liquor for the State of VT Liquor Department. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Although he was uncredited, Nelson reprised his role as announcer during The Muppet Telethon in 2011's The Muppets. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. In The Christmas Toy, he performed Balthazar, who he would reprise on the series The Secret Life of Toys (for which he also wrote songs). Puppeteer, actor, musician, and master of voices, Jerry Nelson originally joined Henson & Company as a temporary replacement for Frank Oz, who had been drafted into the armed services in the 60's. After high school, he enrolled in the United States Army and served 4 years. He served as Pastor in Residence at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, a wonderful month spent on campus teaching and counseling future pastors of the church. He also built and owned LBJs convenience store in Worcester in 1984. I don't think he meant I should go around exploding everything -- just that I should give my emotions more freedom.. Play Tribute Movie. It is long and boring but I have had health issues for a couple of years now. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a delightful menagerie of characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street" and Gobo Fraggle on "Fraggle Rock," has died. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. Jerry loved his family, enjoyed entertaining, cooking, barbequing, and helping others. Jerry Nelson, with assistance from Richard Hunt, performing Herry Monster. Following Richard Hunt's death in 1992, Nelson took over the role of Statler, which he had originated in The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. And, Danny Bolduc, the son he always wanted to have. Services will be postponed until the Spring of 2021. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. In 1972, he originated the role of Count von Count, who is perhaps his best-known character. Jerry and Kay retired to their lake home in Moose Lake, MN for the summer months and wintered in Surprise, AZ. I enjoy singing and I get to sing a lot. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. "Papa" and his grandson James held a close connection from the time he arrived, they would often tease one another and were truly best buddies. Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. Arrangements are by Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Our Locations | Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". He originated the role of Fozzie Bear's mother in season 2 of The Muppet Show and reprised the role in the TV specials A Muppet Family Christmas, The Muppets at Walt Disney World, and the film The Muppet Christmas Carol. Jerry was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on August 29th, 1934 to Harland and Georgie Sanders Nelson. (87 years old). Jerry Sam NELSON, age 77, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Nelson, who. He attended schools in Norfolk and in California. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. (The Soviet Union constructed a roughly six-meter telescope in the Caucasus Mountains, but its performance never lived up to its size.). In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to: "American Legion Post 32" with "in memory of Jerry Nelson" or "Scholarship Fund" in the memo. Anyone can read what you share. [After being asked if he would be alright talking about his late daughter Christine and express what the public should know and remember] Certainly when you lose a child, life changes. None of Nelson's characters were as central to the show as characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Scooter, and therefore he often played major one-shot backstage characters, such as Irving Bizarre, Big Tiny Tallsaddle, and Angus McGonagle. Please visit Special:Community to learn how you can contribute. [8] [9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. He loved to play golf, fish, and hunt and was also an avid Nascar fan, attending races when he could. His Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a menagerie of Muppet characters including Count von Count on Sesame Street, died on Thursday at his home on Cape Cod. Christine had cystic fibrosis and died from the disease in 1982,[4] after attending Rye Country Day School. They had a large circle of cherished friends and welcomed all into their home. Your life changes. Jerry Nelson performed in both of the Muppet Show pilots. He also served as chairperson of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and chairperson of the Naperville Home for the Elderly, (Martin Manor). After graduation from Cloquet High School and Concordia College (Moorhead), he enrolled at August- ana Seminary in Rock Island, IL. Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel. Jerry Nelson, who conceived of the design for the segmented telescope, which allowed scientists to peer farther into the universe than ever before, died on June 10 at his home in Santa Cruz, Calif. OBITUARY Jerry H. Nelson September 12, 1940 - April 12, 2016. In December 2009, Nelson, who summered in Truro, Massachusetts on Cape Cod, released Truro Daydreams, an album of original songs. By the mid 2000s, Nelson had stepped away from performing his classic Muppet characters, due to health reasons, but he continued to voice his characters on Sesame Street. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. . Our staff does not correct grammar or spelling. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the donor's favorite charity or the Moose Lake Golf Course, P. O. [8][9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. That's another blessing.[4]. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry was a member of Sons of the American Legion and the fund gives out 8 local scholarships yearly. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! He was 78. In 1966 Jerry accepted a call to Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. Mr. Nelson portrayed the count from the time the character was introduced on Sesame Street in 1972. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Beverly Rhodes Nelson; three sons, Kineth Nelson (Gwen), Jeff Nelson (Donna), and David Nelson; grandchildren, Stephen Nelson (Jessica), Melissa Pugh (Michael), Jeffrey Nelson, Jr., Kelsey Grummert (Collin), Chase Nelson, and Rachel Nunn (Heath); great grandson, Grayson Nelson; and his beloved dog, "Squeaker." Throughout his ministry his passion was for outreach and enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and service. Recommend Jerry's obituary to your friends. Mike Dionigi and Judy Nielsen. He also played Marjory the Trash Heap and Pa Gorg. Jerry was preceded in death by: son, Nickolaus Nelson; father, Ford Nelson; mother, Pauline Nelson; brothers, Wyatt and Perry Nelson and sister, Dolly Nelson. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson please visit our. He is survived 3 children, Kevin Nelson and wife Karen of Edina, MN; Michael Nelson of Portland, OR and daughter, Karla Cossa and husband Tom, of Apex, NC; 8 fantastic grandchildren, Erik, Kristen, Peter, Anders, Haana, Kristina, Sammy and Kira and new great-grandson Quinn. In 1974 he accepted a call as Sr. Pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1997. Jerry was a great guy. Nelson was often paired with Louise Gold in musical numbers, such as "Henrietta's Wedding" and "Your Feet's Too Big.". Most sources (including Sesame Street Unpaved and Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street) state that back problems caused by the physical stress of the performance forced him to bow out, but in a 2009 interview Nelson gave a different explanation for giving up the role: "I was not loath to give that character up. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. In a 2009 interview, Nelson gave a different explanation: "I was not loath to give that character up. Nelson was one of the few Muppet performers to record voices in The Dark Crystal, as the Dying Skeskis Emperor and the Skeksis High Priest (puppeteered by others). Nelson did the voice and puppetry for the Count from 1972 until 2004 and continued to provide the Count's voice until his death in 2012. Jerry was very grateful for the "clan". In 2002, Nelson also performed the character voice of General Public in the Cartoon Network animated series Sheep in the Big City in the episode "Daddy Shearest". June 21, 2017. He was predeceased by : his parents, Arthur Nelson and Arlene Nelson (Bullers); his brother Donald Nelson; and his brother-in-law Ronald Anderson. He performed many minor characters on Muppets Tonight, and was The Snoozer in an episode of The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. In 2010 Mr. Nelson released an album, Truro Daydreams, which consisted of songs he had written and featured some of his fellow Sesame Street cast members. Jerry and Kay lived in Waterbury from 1961-1966. Visitation will be on Friday, February 18, 2022 at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls, SD from 4:00-6:00 PM. Nelson was also the original performer of Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus, operating the front half while Richard Hunt was the back half. A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Jerry Nelson, 71, Lawrence, at Empire Bar & Billiards, from 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. While goofing around on the set one day, they acted like a two-headed monster, and inspired by this, a Two-Headed Monster character was created for them. Jerry served on the Committee of the Seven appointed by the Bishop of the ELCA to set future paths for the national church body. | Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! I've still never been able to read the end. Puppeteer, actor, musician, and master of voices, Jerry Nelson originally joined Henson & Company as a temporary replacement for Frank Oz, who had been drafted into the armed services in the 60's.He later re-joined the crew as a full-time performer in the 70's, and has since been heavily involved in almost every major Muppet project, including Sesame Street (1969), The Muppet Show (1976 . Jerry Nelson and Fran Brill performing Biff and his niece Roxie Marie, during the taping of Sesame Street Episode 3136. Rest In Peace, Jerry Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. As best friends, they enjoyed traveling, gambling, live music, and country western dancing. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norman Nelson (Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania), born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. His colleagues recalled Mr. Nelson as a deeply curious man with almost impossibly high standards. Write your message of sympathy today. In a way, there were a lot of different ways of looking at it, I think because both Jacquie [Gordon, Christine's mother] and I were right there when Christine died. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. They were married for 48 years until her death in 2016. Even after he had a stroke in 2011 that left him partly disabled, Mr. Nelson continued to travel to the Santa Cruz campus and worked as a project scientist for the Thirty Meter Telescope, a project to build the largest telescope in the Northern Hemisphere. Our Staff | Jerry Nelson, a resident of Winona Lake and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Mr. Nelsons best-known character was Count von Count, a humorous variation on Count Dracula with a passion for numbers. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. Other notable characters in Nelson's repertoire included The Amazing Mumford, Mr. Johnson, Frazzle, Sam the Robot, and Fred the Wonder Horse. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Nelson's characters were often singers or musicians. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. She loved him so much. Of course, I didn't know it when I was ten years old driving my mother crazy, making funny noises, discovering and stretching my imagination, playing with my voice. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Alexandra Nelson, who said she did not know the cause. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Jerry Nelson died on August 23, 2012 after years of health issues complicated by COPD. Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, "Bud", Nelson. On Fraggle Rock, Jerry Nelson performed the show's lead character, Gobo Fraggle. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Nelson, Jerry Lee CANYON LAKE, Jerry Lee Nelson, 65, died Monday, June 23, 2014 in New Braunfels from complications related to Crohn's Disease. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. His notable recurring characters included Camilla the Chicken, Pops, Louis Kazagger, and Dr. Julius Strangepork. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. Throughout the early 1970s, Nelson also performed a full-body monster named Thog, who appeared in The Great Santa Claus Switch and various variety show appearances. Well, with the possible exception of a soap opera or two. Other regular characters also vocalized: Robin on "Halfway Down the Stairs" or "I'm Five," Thog singing "Oh Babe What Would You Say," or Pops singing "Once in Love With Amy." He performed the lead vocals for many songs as Floyd of the Electric Mayhem, Little Jerry of Little Jerry and the Monotones, Slim Wilson of Lubbock Lou and his Jughuggers, and a number of Anything Muppet bands. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various TV specials. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. He grew up in Hinckley until his family moved to Cloquet, MN when he was beginning the 8th grade. The Muppets are roles I assume, rather than puppets I manipulate. He worked in telecommunications for over. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. He and Louise Gold performed the song at Jim Hensons Memorial Service. A Memorial Service was held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 11:00 am. He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose. When I talked to her I could see tears in her eyes. Working with the Henson organization was like working with your family and when I started working on Sesame Street that was another extended family so now the family was immense. Mr. Nelsons designs were the basis for the twin telescopes at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and/or The Shriners Childrens Hospital. Advertisement. Mr. Nelson was also involved in other projects featuring Jim Hensons Muppets, including the 1984 movie The Muppets Take Manhattan, the 1983-87 HBO series Fraggle Rock (in which he voiced one of the main characters, Gobo Fraggle) and Muppets Tonight, a variety series in the tradition of the original Muppet Show that was broadcast on ABC in the late 1990s. Nelson, Rev. Come the late 1990s, Nelson has begun to focus more on his musical career but continues his involvement in The Muppets. Plan Ahead | The film was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norman Nelson (Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania), born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Toggle navigation. Jerry Nelson performed the left half of the monster, and because of this, had to perform the character's head with his left hand. He also met and married the mother of his children. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Gerald Nelson, his brother, Herron Nelson, nephew Ron Ambs, and grandson Brenden Nelson. His. Nelson Robert Bauld, Jr. Nelson Robert Bauld Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023, at the age of 91. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Windsor United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to . On his characters, Jerry Nelson was quoted in a 1978 "Muppet Show Fan Club" newsletter: Each one of them is an aspect of my own personality. Gerald W. "Jerry" Dedicated his life to his family and his work in the church. However, Frank Oz failed his draft physical, but since Nelson had just gotten his job, Oz chose to take some time off from performing and thereby allow Nelson to stay on with the Muppets. Norman Stiles, who was the first writer to write for Count, sent me this yesterday: 'It's a beautiful thing. August 2, 1935 - August 18, 2016. He will then be laid to rest at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with military honors. I wish I'd said that!Jerry Nelson[3]. [8][10]The film Muppets Most Wanted was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. - IMDb Mini Biography By: 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. If you know of an upcoming event for Norman Nelson, please add one. [3], Nelson had a daughter named Christine from his first marriage to Jacqueline Nelson Gordon. However, when the first two episodes were reworked later in the first season, Nelson performed Floyd in a segment that was added to episode 102. (Oh, didnt I tell you? Grief Support. Then we'll eat the cake, taking one thousand tiny little bites! His final performance as the announcer was part of the Jim Henson's Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall. He also performed The Ghost of Christmas Present in The Muppet Christmas Carol, as well as Mad Monty and Blind Pew in Muppet Treasure Island. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. Uncle Deadly is the greatest ham actor of all time; Floyd is my laid-back, mellow side -- cool. He is survived by and the proud father of son, Gerald Alan Nelson and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Ashleigh and Ryan; daughter, Amie Naas and husband Kyle, grandchildren, Alycia and Gina Alvarez, Kendall . He is survived by : his wife Marlene (Miller); his children, David Nelson (Laureen) of Cherryville, PA, Bart Nelson (Nancy) of Johnsonburg and Kyle Nelson of Johnsonburg; his sisters, Sally Anderson of Kane and Doris Hybl (Charles) of Keysville, VA; and his sister-in-law Lois Nelson of Spring Grove, PA.. Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. Nelson's announcing duties extended to Elmo's World, voicing the announcer heard on Elmo's TV (replacing Ron Marshall after Season 32) that introduces the channel Elmo is watching. Jerry Nelson first worked with Jim Henson in 1965 when Frank Oz got drafted and Henson needed somebody to perform the right hand of Rowlf on The Jimmy Dean Show. Nelson was also selected to play Statler after Hunt's death, after the end of the show. Lloyd Jerry Nelson, 80, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Browning died in his home . As was the practice then in the Augustana Lutheran Church he was assigned his first call at Zion Lutheran, in Waterbury, CT. During his time, he was active in the civil rights movement in Selma, AL. He lived his life his way. Survivors include his mother, Barbara K. Nelson of Montpelier; his wife, Anne Nelson; his daughter Betty and her husband Greg French of Worcester; his grandchildren Jordan and Amber French, and great grandson Mikah French of Worcester; his step-children, Ethan Tyrrell of Worcester, and Laura and her husband Jon Townsend of Worcester and their children Adrielle and Vivian. He is survived by and the proud father of son, Gerald Alan Nelson and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Ashleigh and Ryan; daughter, Amie Naas and husband Kyle, grandchildren, Alycia and Gina Alvarez, Kendall and Cameron Naas; daughter, Denise Dean and grandson James Dean. And then there's Crazy Harry, whose ultimate trip is spontaneous combustion. I guess everything you observe and do and experience in life adds to that oneness that makes each of us so unique and at the same time makes us an everyman that shares the human condition in the most fundamental ways. Survived by daughter Debby and son Shawn (Beckie), 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. [5][6], In 2004, Nelson announced that he would no longer be puppeteering his Muppet characters, citing health reasons. FAQ. Search by Name. Jerry Nelson with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on the set of Muppets Tonight. In 2005, Nelson was one of the narrators on the audiobook version of It's Not Easy Bein' Green, displaying his vocal versatility by reciting most of the quotes from Muppet characters, including Dr. Teeth and the Doozers. Nelson stated in an August 2006 post that he had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and prostate cancer. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Send Flowers. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! In the early 2000s, Jerry Nelson began to phase out performing his primary Muppet Show family characters. 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