space
space
Peshtigo Times
space
 space
space
Perspectives
* Country Cousin
space
space
Sports Shorts
* Wausaukee Business Assoc. to Meet Aug. 2
* Cavalettes Alumni Softball Game Aug. 5
* Annual "Friends of Mike" Golf Outing at Little River Aug. 11th
* Post 39 Opens Tourney With Win
* Suring's Stegeman Named TIMESLand Top Athlete

 space
Peshtigo Fire
space
e-Edition
Now Available
For more information
click here
dot
THE CITY REBORN FROM THE ASHES OF AMERICA'S MOST DISASTROUS FOREST FIRE
 space
dot
space

Robert L. Nelson

Robert L. Nelson, 83, of Marinette passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8 at home.

Born March 16, 1930, with his twin brother, Roland, to the late Oscar and Beatrice (Harris) Nelson in Oconto, he graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1948, where he played basketball and football. After graduation, he operated Nelson Standard Service and then worked at George Menor’s Service Station. He left there to join the Marinette Police Department for 10 years and then retired from Giddings and Lewis in Menominee. On July 30, 1949, he married Lorraine Baribeau at St. Joseph’s Church, in Marinette. He enjoyed his retirement in Texas where he played shuffleboard.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine; two sons, Wayne (Vanessa) Nelson, of Bellefontaine, Oh. and David (Barbara) Nelson, of Peshtigo; three daughters, Nancy Benchley, of Menominee, Linda (Ken) O’Leary, of Valders and Donna (Mark) Stanke, of Marinette; a half-brother, Johnny (Linda) Behnke; a brother in law, Francis Baribeau; a sister-in-law, Florence Beland; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Louie Behnke; a brother, Roland Nelson; a sister, Doris McBride; a half-brother, Dale; a step-brother, Laverne Behnke; a step sister, Winnie Thompson and sister-in-law, Eve Baribeau.

Friends may call at the Thielen Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon with Deacon Vince Beckley officiating.


Recent stories, opinions and photos

Issue Date Department Headline
07-26-2017Community - Coleman
Trinity Church Worship, Picnic at Village Park
07-26-2017Community - Coleman
CHS 57 Class Reunion Sept. 15
07-26-2017Community - Coleman
CHS 1950 Class Reunion Aug. 13
07-26-2017Community - Crivitz
Twin Bridge Learn to Ski Day
07-26-2017Community - Crivitz
CBA Community Set Rummage Sale
07-26-2017Community - Crivitz
87 Participants in Crivitz Legion Run for Recovery
07-26-2017Front Page
House Fire
07-26-2017Obituaries
Glen M. Scheuerman
07-26-2017Obituaries
Clarence Rusch
07-26-2017Obituaries
Richard R. Ott
07-26-2017Front Page
DHHS Halts Prescription Pay For Anthony House Clients
07-26-2017Community - Wausaukee
Farmers Market Changes Hours
07-26-2017Obituaries
Albert Kienitz
07-26-2017Sports
Wausaukee Business Assoc. to Meet Aug. 2
07-26-2017Front Page
School Citizens Committee Hears Building Issues
07-26-2017Community - Wausaukee
40th Silver Cliff Fire and Rescue, Auxiliary Parade, Picnic Aug. 12th
07-26-2017Community - Wausaukee
Wagner Fire Department Annual Picnic July 29th
07-26-2017Front Page
8th Annual Ride for Rescue at Crivitz Saturday, July 29th
07-26-2017Obituaries
Donald J. Hirt
07-26-2017Front Page
Sheriff: Sex Offenders Pose Difficult Problems
07-26-2017Sports
Cavalettes Alumni Softball Game Aug. 5
07-26-2017Sports
Annual "Friends of Mike" Golf Outing at Little River Aug. 11th
07-26-2017Sports
Post 39 Opens Tourney With Win
07-26-2017
James H. Gruel
07-26-2017Sports
Suring's Stegeman Named TIMESLand Top Athlete
07-26-2017Perspectives
Country Cousin
07-26-2017Perspectives
From our readers
07-26-2017Perspectives
From My Window
07-26-2017Obituaries
Lawrence E. Buhrandt
07-26-2017Obituaries
Robert E. Bryja

07-26-2017Obituaries
Amy Sue Blair

07-26-2017Obituaries
Carole J. Bangert
07-19-2017Front Page
Honor
07-19-2017Front Page
County Board To Consider Funding Half Time DA Post
07-19-2017Front Page
Paul Klose Named for MarOco Landfill Director
07-19-2017Front Page
District Attorney Fills Full-Time Assistant Job
07-19-2017Front Page
Florence, Marinette County May Partner On Waterfall
07-19-2017Front Page
Town of Peshtigo Okays Recycling Center Ramp
07-19-2017Community - Coleman
Lena's 3rd Annual Kickball Tourney

07-19-2017Community - Coleman
Maker Fun Factory VBS at St. Matthew
07-19-2017Community - Coleman
Lena Board Okays Track Lane Timer
07-19-2017Community - Coleman
Brazeau Services Picnic is July 29

07-19-2017Community - Crivitz
Country Gospel Jam at Stephenson Hall July 21
07-19-2017Community - Crivitz
Elderly Services Offers Reducing Falls Class
07-19-2017Community - Crivitz
Crivitz Rescue Squad Benefit Ride July 29
07-19-2017Community - Crivitz
Boats Near Capacity On High Falls Flowage
07-19-2017Community - Wausaukee
Athelstane Older Ordinances Corrected, Easier to Read

07-19-2017Obituaries
Wausaukee Audit Report Found Accurate
07-19-2017Community - Wausaukee
Wagner Fire Department Annual Picnic July 29th
07-19-2017Community - Wausaukee
Town Wagner Clerk Resigns Effective Aug. 8
07-19-2017Obituaries
Richard Angus
07-19-2017Obituaries
Carole J. Bangert
07-19-2017Obituaries
Michael J. Bedwell
07-19-2017Obituaries
Grace E. Benson

07-19-2017Obituaries
Christine Casarotto
07-19-2017Obituaries
Maxine M. Chapman
07-19-2017Obituaries
Ruth Comeaux
07-19-2017Obituaries
Gerald J. Durocher
07-19-2017Obituaries
Ronald L. Dudkiewicz
07-19-2017Obituaries
Michael W. Exferd
07-19-2017Obituaries
Richard A. Goltz
07-19-2017Obituaries
Aleta M. Imhoff
07-19-2017Obituaries
Marie K. Jung
07-19-2017Obituaries
Joseph M. Kamin

07-19-2017Obituaries
Caroline A. Kopatz

07-19-2017Obituaries
Mollie Kostreva
07-19-2017Obituaries
Dick Kramer
07-19-2017Obituaries
Mark A. Larson
07-19-2017Obituaries
Louise A. LeRoy

07-19-2017Obituaries
Susan M. MacDonald

07-19-2017Obituaries
James M. Overman
07-19-2017Obituaries
Elaine A. Pfaff
07-19-2017Obituaries
Thomas Richardson
07-19-2017
Frances P. Senecal
07-19-2017Obituaries
John M. Schaumberg

07-19-2017Obituaries
Rev. Msgr. Mark Schommer
07-19-2017Obituaries
James A. Vanderheiden

07-19-2017Obituaries
Emily Ziesmer
07-19-2017Perspectives
Country Cousin
07-19-2017Perspectives
From our readers
07-19-2017Perspectives
From My Window
07-19-2017Sports
Cabela's Bass Anglers At Bay de Noc July 29
07-19-2017Sports
WIAA State Summer Baseball Held in Mequon July 21
07-19-2017Sports
Legion Earns Win; Redbirds Fall to Macs
07-19-2017Sports
Pillath Adds to Storied Career, Family History
07-12-2017Community - Wausaukee
SC Fire Discusses Aug. 12 Picnic Plans
07-12-2017Community - Crivitz
Middle Inlet Board To Act on Judge Pay
07-12-2017Obituaries
Wausaukee To Start Farmers Market July 19
07-12-2017Community - Crivitz
Wolverine Fans Bean Bag Toss

07-12-2017Community - Crivitz
Crivitz Forms Area Foundation Partnership
07-12-2017
Library Picnic Set for July 26
07-12-2017Community - Crivitz
Colson Waives Preliminary Hearing In Crivitz Attack
07-12-2017Community - Coleman
Hillside North VBS July 17-21
07-12-2017Community - Wausaukee
Wagner Fire Department Annual Picnic July 29th

07-12-2017Community - Coleman
Trinity Church Lists Bible School July 24-28
07-12-2017Community - Coleman
Coleman School Board Agenda for July 17 Meet
07-12-2017Front Page
Outagamie Judge Orders New Sex Offender Placed In Pound
07-12-2017Obituaries
Nancy J. Yeazel

07-12-2017Front Page
Peshtigo OKs Zone Change For Charapata Seed Sales
07-12-2017Front Page
New DA Requests County Funds For Additional Attorney
07-12-2017Obituaries
Marie M. Willison
07-12-2017Front Page
Crivitz Continues Quest For Sex Offender Rules
07-12-2017Front Page
Grover Reduces Speeds On Leslie, Kamm Roads
07-12-2017Obituaries
Barbara White
07-12-2017Obituaries
Edward P. White
07-12-2017Obituaries
Rose H. Watson
07-12-2017Obituaries
Russell H. Steel
07-12-2017Obituaries
Rosemary A. Risen
07-12-2017Obituaries
Russell R. Philipps
07-12-2017Obituaries
Richard Nushart

07-12-2017Obituaries
Athalie A. Mueller

07-12-2017Obituaries
Joseph R. McGauran
07-12-2017Obituaries
Tennis G. Kostrova
07-12-2017Obituaries
Patrick Hendricks

07-12-2017Obituaries
John F. Halada
07-12-2017Obituaries
Jerry Durocher

07-12-2017Obituaries
Jennifer L. Demmith

07-12-2017Obituaries
Sally L. Bentley

07-12-2017Obituaries
Rose H. Watson
07-12-2017Obituaries
Kurt A. Wentz  
07-12-2017Obituaries
Louise M. Schroeder

07-12-2017Obituaries
Catherine Pitt-Romstad
07-12-2017Obituaries
Archie J. Megenuph Jr.
07-12-2017Obituaries
Lorin R. Mayer
07-12-2017Obituaries
Barbara R. Marshall

07-12-2017Obituaries
Theresa Krause 
07-12-2017Obituaries
Rebecca L. Jager
07-12-2017Obituaries
John W. Gudwer
07-12-2017Obituaries
Donald R. Dettman
07-12-2017
Donna M. Burish

07-12-2017Obituaries
Cecelia A. Berth
07-12-2017Perspectives
Country Cousin
07-12-2017Perspectives
From our readers
07-12-2017Perspectives
From My Window
07-12-2017Sports
Rule Changes in Track & Field and Cross Country

07-12-2017Sports
Michigan Natural Resources Commission To Meet Thursday
07-12-2017Sports
Woods and Stream 2nd Half Summer Trap Underway
07-12-2017Sports
Sailer Returns To Marinette Legion; Puts On Hitting Clinic
07-05-2017Obituaries
Norman S. Anderson
07-05-2017Obituaries
Myron L. Baumler
07-05-2017Obituaries
Dorothy A. Bragg

07-05-2017Obituaries
Ray G. Carlson
07-05-2017Obituaries
Douglas H. Charlier
07-05-2017Obituaries
Marcella O. Chevalier

07-05-2017Obituaries
Edsel DeBaker

07-05-2017Obituaries
Albert R. Deneau
07-05-2017Obituaries
George W. Felch
07-05-2017Obituaries
Louise M. Fifield

07-05-2017Obituaries
Tyler D. Gibson

07-05-2017Obituaries
Herbert H. Hessil

space
Peshtigo Times
WEB Poll!
Do you think the Republicans in Congress are doing a good job?
space Yes
No
Undecided
space
TO VOTE CLICK
YES, NO or UNDECIDED
Suggest a Question
space .
space
FRONT
space
.
space
CLASSIFIEDS
space
.
space
COMMUNITY
space
.
space
GUEST BOOK
space
.
space
NEWS
space
.
space
OBITS
space
.
space
PERSPECTIVES
space
.
space
SPORTS
space
.
space
SUBSCRIBE
space
.
space
.
space
PESHTIGO FIRE
space
.
space
CUSTOM PRINTING
space
.
space
TIMES' SAVER
space
.
space
Click for Peshtigo, Wisconsin Forecast
FORECAST
space
Quick...
News or Ad Search
 Enter News key words.
Enter Ad key words.



Peshtigo Times
841 Maple St
PO Box 187
Peshtigo, WI 54157
Phone: 715-582-4541
Email: News@
PeshtigoTimes.com
space
Fax: 715-582-4662
© 2000-2017
All right reserved
space
Powered by
 WEB Media
Interactive
COMMUNITY
WEB sites