Charles A. Nelson

Mr. Charles A. Nelson, age 80, died Monday, November 26, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 18, 1926 to Alex & Doris (Wainwright) Nelson & married the former Eilene Ryan on October 22, 1948. Mr. Nelson served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in France & Germany. Mr. Nelson had been employed as a banker at National Lumberman's Bank/ FMB for 39 years until retiring in 1991 as a vice president. He was a member of McGraft Memorial Congregational Church where he served in many capacities. He was also a member of Jaycees, Lions, Vikings, City of Muskegon Election Commissions, Big Red Leather Helmet Gang, Big Red Athletic Foundation & various community boards. SURVIVORS Wife, Eilene; 1 son, Michael (Sharon) Nelson of GA; 3 daughters, Cindy (John) VanVeelen of Muskegon, Cheryl (Mark) Sliwoski of TN & Marianne (Jim) Rogers of Spring Lake; 6 grandchildren, Lindsey Nelson, Courtney Nelson, Jennifer (Neil) Hemphill, Emily VanVeelen, Nicole Sliwoski & Ryan Sliwoski; 1 great granddaughter, Jessica Hemphill; 1 sister, Maxine (Elmer) Linback of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Bill (Maxine) Nelson of Muskegon & Albert (Joan) Nelson of OK. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Keglovitz. SERVICE Friday, November 30, 2007, 12:00 PM at McGraft Congregational Church with Rev. Dr. Gerald Wahr officiating. VISITATION Friday, 1 hour prior to the service at McGraft Congregational Church. MEMORIAL: Hackley Stadium Renovation Fund or McGraft Congregational Church Memorial Fund.