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. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. Then let's light 40 candles! Your life changes. Worked on Sesame Street for 42 years until his death. Jerry was born on March 3, 1938 in Warsaw to Denzel and Lena (Williamson) Nelson though his mother passed when he was very young. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Memorials preferred to . Robin, for instance, is an undersized metaphor for my own insecurities. Share Obituary. He was a long time resident of Colorado Springs, serving as a County Court Judge for 18 years. Sign the Guest Book. He performed many minor characters on Muppets Tonight, and was The Snoozer in an episode of The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. OBITUARY Lloyd Jerry Nelson January 5, 1942 - October 25, 2022. . In 1972, after vacationing in Colorado, he transferred from Pacific Bell to Mountain Bell and moved his family to Frederick, Colorado. Grief Support. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. Please visit Special:Community to learn how you can contribute. Lloyd Jerry Nelson, 80, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. 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. 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. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. 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. Audio clips of his original introductions to Veterinarian's Hospital and Pigs in Space are also heard in the film, when Kermit first walks into The Muppet Theatre. In a 2009 interview, Nelson gave a different explanation: "I was not loath to give that character up. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos, to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock . Reverend Jerry P. "Buddy" Nelson Elgin, SC - Graveside Services for Reverend Jerry P. Nelson, 81, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors. Jerry Nelson peering into a mirror at the Lick Observatory. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Then it will be time to lick the icing off of 40 candles! In The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, he performed Electric Mayhem bass player Floyd Pepper for the first time, Statler, and several other roles (including Dr. Nauga and two of the Seven Deadly Sins). and Caleb Siles in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, Scred on Saturday Night Live, and Emmet Otter in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. There is no photo or video of Norman Nelson.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Nelson also performed T.R. Would you like to offer Norman Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? Jerry Nelson became part of Sesame Street as it began its second season. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. It is long and boring but I have had health issues for a couple of years now. 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 worked in telecommunications for over. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. Play Tribute Movie. I don't think he meant I should go around exploding everything -- just that I should give my emotions more freedom.. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. He will be greatly missed. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. . He also met and married the mother of his children. Toggle navigation. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the. Jerry Nelson with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on the set of Muppets Tonight. Today, the design is the basis for many advanced telescopes, both on the ground and in space. 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In Surprise he volunteered as a mentor and as outreach pastor for Lord of Life Lutheran Church. (Most performers use their right hands to perform the heads of their characters.) This is where he built a family home and lived for over 41 years. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Nelson, Gerald (Jerry) of Shoreview passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 6, 1935 - In The Frog Prince, he performed Kermit the Frog's nephew Robin for the first time; however, in that appearance, although Robin's voice and personality were the same, the character was actually a prince who was turned into a frog. He was predeceased by : his wife Marie Renfroe Comer; his son Jerry Wayne Comer; his parents, Ila Comer and Lloyd Comer; and his . He was 78. Bellingham, Washington - As we knew he would, Jerry P. Nelson quietly slipped away on December 4, 2022. 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. Nelson went on to perform nearly every Muppet announcer in a major Henson production until 2002. JERRY WAYNE PHILLIPS passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at his home in North Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 76. Following 7 years of active duty, he began his civil service career at what is now Fleet Readiness Center East as an aircraft jet mechanic, ultimately retiring with more than 30 years of service as an Aircraft Overhaul and Repair Supervisor. 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. South of the Border was maybe the first of a long list of tunes and Im still learning them and singing them and will until the day I die. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jerry Nelson and Dave Goelz on the set of Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas. 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. I was an actor who was working with puppets until a film or stage job came along and all I really wanted to do was sing. He bravely served his country fighting two tours in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1968 as rank of Sergeant. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Jerry loved anything fast. Well, with the possible exception of a soap opera or two. Jerry Nelson and Fran Brill performing Biff and his niece Roxie Marie, during the taping of Sesame Street Episode 3136. Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Although he was uncredited, Nelson reprised his role as announcer during The Muppet Telethon in 2011's The Muppets. Jerry E. Nelson, 71, of South Bend, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 2, 2016 at his residence. Christine had cystic fibrosis and died from the disease in 1982,[4] after attending Rye Country Day School. 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. SOUTH BEND, IN. View Jerry Bendall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. 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. Nelson performed the puppet and voice of Emmet in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, a one-hour special that originally aired on CBC. 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. Share Jerry's life story with friends and family. He was born Friday, May 15, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Keith and Jonetta (nee Ridge) Nelson.. Jerry worked 30 years for General Motors Truck and Bus before retiring. Who knows the controlling force that chooses where and how we find our lives manifest? He also built and owned LBJs convenience store in Worcester in 1984. If you know of an upcoming event for Norman Nelson, please add one. Jerry Nelson, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. Ricou Browning, the horror film legend who starred as the Gill-Man in the 1954 movie "Creature From the Black Lagoon," died Monday. And then we will count the burps! Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. 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". Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." Find an Obituary. 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. 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. On Fraggle Rock, Jerry Nelson performed the show's lead character, Gobo Fraggle. In 1966 Jerry accepted a call to Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. Gil Vaknin/Sesame Workshop, via Associated Press. The Muppets are roles I assume, rather than puppets I manipulate. Norman Stiles, who was the first writer to write for Count, sent me this yesterday: 'It's a beautiful thing. When you were working with Jerry, Michael Bolte, a fellow professor at Santa Cruz, said in an interview, nothing seemed impossible., Jerry Nelson, Designer of the Segmented Telescope, Dies at 73, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/science/jerry-nelson-segmented-telescope-dies-at-73.html. The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. However, he continued to voice his characters on Sesame Street until his death on August 23, 2012. 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. Survived by daughter Debby and son Shawn (Beckie), 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Other notable characters in Nelson's repertoire included The Amazing Mumford, Mr. Johnson, Frazzle, Sam the Robot, and Fred the Wonder Horse. I've still never been able to read the end. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. Jerry Nelson with Saturday Night Lives Scred. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Nelson, who. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. Rather than use a single concave mirror, Mr. Nelson, along with the physicist Terry Mast and the engineer George Gabor, proposed using 36 smaller hexagonal mirrors, arranged in a honeycomb-like pattern, to make one large one. Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. Our Locations | Jerry was very grateful for the "clan". OBITUARY Jerry H. Nelson September 12, 1940 - April 12, 2016. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose. Jerry Nelson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Nelson Robert Bauld, Jr. Nelson Robert Bauld Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023, at the age of 91. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Nelson and wife Alice of San Antonio, nephews Marc and Sean Nelson; sister, Julia Nelson-Schunior, also of San Antonio, niece Kim Ambs; his mother and father-in-law, John and Camille Baumgartner of St Petersburg, Florida; several brothers and sisters-in-law, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Nelson's likeness is depicted on the Noble Prize for Counting and, for the Count's entrance at the story's climax, archive audio of Nelson is edited together to form new dialogue. and The Frog Prince. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the donor's favorite charity or the Moose Lake Golf Course, P. O. That version of the song gets frequent radio airplay during the Christmas season (although the song is not seasonal). [11] Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations. August 2, 1935 - August 18, 2016. Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. While in civil service, Jerry remained in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves until retiring as a MSgt (E-8). These have included "Moonshine" and "Don't Waste Water," rerecorded versions of Joe Raposo's "Frog Struggle Song" and "There's a Bird on Me," and the Number Guy segments. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. He was 78. In 1999, he became the founding director of the Center for Adaptive Optics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. He was a 1959 Graduate of DuPont High School and retired from FMC/Olin . 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 . To his good fortune the family purchased a farm directly across the road from a family that had 5 girlsone of whom (Kay) would become the love of his life. Nelson was a lead performer in the two theatrical Muppet outings from Jim Henson Pictures, where in addition to his regular characters, he played Ubergonzo in Muppets from Space and the Grouch Mayor in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. He has a childlike curiosity about how things work. He married Linda Haggett in 1968. Other than the news, historically the longest running show on television. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. 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." Our Staff | Anyone can read what you share. He then married his second wife Jan Nelson in 1984, and they remained married until his death in 2012. He was ordained into the Lutheran ministry in Seattle, WA in 1961. 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 was a full-time performer for the rest of the show's run. Jerry Don Rothwell Nelson. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson please visit our. | [5][6], In 2004, Nelson announced that he would no longer be puppeteering his Muppet characters, citing health reasons. January 15, 2023 Let's put 40 candles in the cake! Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, Bud, Nelson. | All of those things make me say, 'Well, that's one blessing. Matt Vogel currently performs most of Nelson's Muppet characters.[7]. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He worked as a staff researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1970 to 1981 and taught astronomy at Berkeley from 1981 to 1994. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He grew up in Hinckley until his family moved to Cloquet, MN when he was beginning the 8th grade. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[1]. 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. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Windsor United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to . Beginning in the second season, Nelson took over two of John Lovelady's roles: Crazy Harry and the Announcer. In 1972, Olson's Sioux team went 10-1 and beat Cal Poly 38-21 in the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento. He reprised the role of the announcer in The Muppets. Less prominent characters on the show include sportscaster Louis Kazagger, Pops the doorman, giant blue monster Thog, gossip columnist Fleet Scribbler, and Scooter's uncle, J.P. Grosse, who owned the theater. Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. Terms of Use | I've asked nurses about this, and they say, "Oh, that could happen, it doesn't necessarily mean anything." 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. His. His voice will be heard in the new season of the show, which begins in September. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! 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. At the same time, Nelson was still actively performing on Sesame Street. Recommend Jerry's obituary to your friends. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Muppet Movie and Great Muppet Caper Puppeteers, Co-Stars, and Guest Stars Who Have Passed Aaway. Mike Dionigi and Judy Nielsen. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Obituaries | Nelson and Hunt also performed a duo known as Biff and Sully. [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. U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019. Jerry Comer Obituary. Jerry was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on August 29th, 1934 to Harland and Georgie Sanders Nelson. The sticking point was the central mirror. Come the late 1990s, Nelson has begun to focus more on his musical career but continues his involvement in The Muppets. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Jerry Everett Nelson 1936 ~ 2011 Jerry Everett Nelson, Storytelling Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 14,. On Fraggle Rock, he performed Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, and Marjory the Trash Heap. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Torricelli Nelson; a son, Leif Nelson; a sister, Jeanne Moat; and three grandchildren. Anyone can read what you share. Uncle Deadly is the greatest ham actor of all time; Floyd is my laid-back, mellow side -- cool. I feel privileged to have known him. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. In 1972, he originated the role of Count von Count, who is perhaps his best-known character. Lloyd was born in Charleston on January 5, 1942, to the late Lloyd Jackson and Lorena Bowe Nelson. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at New Life Church, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Coghill officiating. IN THE CARE OF. He spent a year's internship at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT. Jerry and Kay were married in Cloquet on August 19, 1960. He was 93. Cody Wyoming. 120 E. Mason Street Owosso, MI 48867 Nelson stated in an August 2006 post that he had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and prostate cancer. After attending Verdugo Hills High School in Los Angeles, Mr. Nelson received a B.S. I enjoy singing and I get to sing a lot. Jerry was a great guy. (The Soviet Union constructed a roughly six-meter telescope in the Caucasus Mountains, but its performance never lived up to its size.). 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. They spent 40 wonderful years together. 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. He will then be laid to rest at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! They raised their daughter, Betty, in Worcester. After graduation from Cloquet High School and Concordia College (Moorhead), he enrolled at August- ana Seminary in Rock Island, IL. He served for 15 years on the board of the Moose Lake Golf Club with 9 years as the president. Forty years, seems like a lifetime. In December 2009, Nelson, who summered in Truro, Massachusetts on Cape Cod, released Truro Daydreams, an album of original songs. Jerry and Kay lived in Waterbury from 1961-1966. memorial page for Jerry Nelson McConnell (16 Jan 1934-23 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26229087, citing Riverside National Cemetery, . Many of his characters drifted to silent background roles and several were recast; Statler was assumed by Steve Whitmire starting with 2002's "Keep Fishin'" music video, Floyd Pepper was briefly recast to John Kennedy, and Nelson's half of the Two-Headed Monster on Sesame Street was passed to Joey Mazzarino in 2001. I've certainly always thought I've been really lucky in that respect. One such character, Lew Zealand, was originally intended as a one-shot, but soon became a recurring character. Im glad I stayed with him and Karen in San Antonio, Texas on my last visit. June 21, 2017. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Jerry Earl Nelson was born on Jan. 15, 1944, in Glendale, Calif., to Julian Bonne Nelson, a machinist for Lockheed, and the former Leona Jeanette Hill, who managed the local childrens park. 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. This applied to musician characters such as Floyd or Slim Wilson, regularly used in band and musical numbers. [8][10]The film Muppets Most Wanted was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. There are no events at this time. Caring for her limited Nelson's involvement in The Muppet Show's first season. His final performance as the announcer was part of the Jim Henson's Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall. Throughout the '60s, he worked on-and-off with Jim Henson. His final Sesame Street performances, which aired in seasons 43 and 44, included voicing the Count in "Five By" and the Street story for Episode 4401, Mr. Johnson in "The Coffee Plant," and Humpty Dumpty in a Word of the Day segment. The diameter of the mirror, a giant round disk of glass whose surface is exquisitely polished to ensure maximum accuracy, determines how much light the telescope can capture and how sharp an image it can create. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Highland Park. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 87, Jerry Comer of Parsons, Tennessee passed away. They had a large circle of cherished friends and welcomed all into their home. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. Sign up for service and obituary updates. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. 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. This article is about the puppeteer. For this reason, Nelson was asked to perform Gobo, the central role on the show. Browning died in his home . In the 1990s, Mr. Nelson was one of the few people who understood the potential and the practical technology challenges of building adaptive optics systems, which improve the performance of telescopes by correcting for Earths atmosphere. By Jonathan Wolfe. I only realized recently that my whole life was in preparation to do the kind of job I had with the Muppets. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. [3], Nelson had a daughter named Christine from his first marriage to Jacqueline Nelson Gordon. It was long rumored that health issues were beginning to limit Nelson's involvement in the high-demanding Muppet projects as he continued to stay active in the ranks of the Muppeteers. Jerry Collins Nelson, 78, died on Feb 22, 2013. Gerald W. "Jerry" Dedicated his life to his family and his work in the church. 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