Ricou Browning, the horror film legend who starred as the Gill-Man in the 1954 movie "Creature From the Black Lagoon," died Monday. He reprised the role of the announcer in The Muppets. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. He was born in New Braunfels on October 27, 1948 to Gale . 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. And, Danny Bolduc, the son he always wanted to have. Services will be postponed until the Spring of 2021. He later performed the signature song from that show, "When the River Meets the Sea," as Robin, in a duet with John Denver for a Muppet Christmas special. 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. 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 was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Gerald Nelson, his brother, Herron Nelson, nephew Ron Ambs, and grandson Brenden Nelson. Jerry Nelson performed the left half of the monster, and because of this, had to perform the character's head with his left hand. There is no photo or video of Norman Nelson.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. Other notable characters in Nelson's repertoire included The Amazing Mumford, Mr. Johnson, Frazzle, Sam the Robot, and Fred the Wonder Horse. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Advertisement. 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. Well, with the possible exception of a soap opera or two. Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. He also built and owned LBJs convenience store in Worcester in 1984. Jerry Nelson and Dave Goelz on the set of Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas. [3], Nelson had a daughter named Christine from his first marriage to Jacqueline Nelson Gordon. 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. Jerry Nelson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, "Bud", Nelson. Jerry was very dynamic having multiple professions throughout his busy life. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Nelson, Jerry Lee CANYON LAKE, Jerry Lee Nelson, 65, died Monday, June 23, 2014 in New Braunfels from complications related to Crohn's Disease. Nelson's characters were often singers or musicians. I get to be in a band (The Electric Mayhem) without really being in a band. I feel privileged to have known him. 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." He was preceded in death in 2019 by his beloved wife, Kay. 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. Jerry Nelson and Fran Brill performing Biff and his niece Roxie Marie, during the taping of Sesame Street Episode 3136. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. - IMDb Mini Biography By: I've still never been able to read the end. 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. and The Frog Prince. An analyst told me I should develop that side of my personality. Mike Dionigi and Judy Nielsen. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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. High Point- Jerry H. Nelson, 75, passed away at Hospice Home of High Point on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. A native of High Point, Jerry was born on September 12, 1940 to the late Sam Reid Nelson and Inez Sams Nelson. By Jonathan Wolfe. He could often be found on his property driving his golf cart, tractor or backhoe. 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. Jerry Nelson McConnell. 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. Most sources (including Sesame Street Unpaved and Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street) state that Nelson stopped playing Snuffy after hurting his back. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Nelson and Richard Hunt were often paired together on Sesame Street. 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. 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. 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. Nelson did not perform in episodes 101-103 and 111-115. Send Flowers. 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. [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. The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. Over half of my seventy five years on this planet has been spent being what has been referred to as a Muppeteer. Robin, for instance, is an undersized metaphor for my own insecurities. Nelson's introductory voice-over from The Muppets was re-used in Muppets Most Wanted. That's another blessing.[4]. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. If you know of an upcoming event for Norman Nelson, please add one. As best friends, they enjoyed traveling, gambling, live music, and country western dancing. Send Flowers | Funeral arrangement under the care ofNedza Family Funeral Homes. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. For decades, the size of telescopes seemed to have stalled with the roughly five-meter Hale Telescope at Palomar Mountain, Calif., built in 1949. 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. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Nelson also performed many characters on The Muppet Show, including Sgt. 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. 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. Add a Memory. 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. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Jerry Nelson with Saturday Night Lives Scred. The sticking point was the central mirror. After attending Verdugo Hills High School in Los Angeles, Mr. Nelson received a B.S. She loved him so much. Jerry was a great guy. Nelson, who. On Fraggle Rock, he performed Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, and Marjory the Trash Heap. August 2, 1935 - August 18, 2016. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. Plan Ahead | 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. Our Calendar | Share Obituary. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.guareandsons.com. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. 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 . Jerry loved anything fast. The Emmy-winning actor, 61, spoke candidly about his career in a new interview with CBS Sunday Morning, in which he welcomed cameras into The Woods, the cannabis dispensary he co-owns in West . Write your message of sympathy today. Jerry was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on August 29th, 1934 to Harland and Georgie Sanders Nelson. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. All rights reserved. Nelson went on to perform nearly every Muppet announcer in a major Henson production until 2002. Jerry was preceded in death by: son, Nickolaus Nelson; father, Ford Nelson; mother, Pauline Nelson; brothers, Wyatt and Perry Nelson and sister, Dolly Nelson. and Caleb Siles in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, Scred on Saturday Night Live, and Emmet Otter in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. He bravely served his country fighting two tours in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1968 as rank of Sergeant. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY Nelson, Jerry Sr (Wires) 4/14/1947 - 11/9/2016 Munith Jerry, age 69, was born in Linton, IN to Kermit and Hazel Nelson. Bobby Bank/WireImage. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. Share: Jerome "Jerry" Nelson, age 86 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Jerry loved his family, enjoyed entertaining, cooking, barbequing, and helping others. 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. Search by Name. In this season alone, he was given a variety of new characters, including Herbert Birdsfoot, Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster, Little Jerry, Simon Soundman, and Farley. They were married for 48 years until her death in 2016. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! 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. 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). June 21, 2017. There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. Nelson stated in an August 2006 post that he had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and prostate cancer. They raised their daughter, Betty, in Worcester. I only realized recently that my whole life was in preparation to do the kind of job I had with the Muppets. Jerry was born in Hinckley to the late Bernard and Bernice Nelson. Jerry Collins Nelson, 78, died on Feb 22, 2013. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. 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 Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. For Jerry's full obituary go to warrenmcelwain.com. Nelson puppeteering Lew Zealand, performing one of his singing fish acts, during filming of Episode 524 of The Muppet Show. His marriage to Victoria Alexandra Wearne, the mother of his children, ended with her death in 1992. 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. Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose City, MI the son of Ford and Pauline Nelson. Jerry Sam NELSON, age 77, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (Most performers use their right hands to perform the heads of their characters.) Building a mirror larger than five meters is a Catch-22: It needs to be thick enough to support its weight and not collapse, but the mass required to do that can cause gravity to change the shape of the mirror when it moves. He was big hearted but modest, quietly helping many local people with housing and financial support over the years. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. He felt he had the best wife and family in all the world and was always thankful for their love. 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." Nelson was also selected to play Statler after Hunt's death, after the end of the show. He was predeceased by : his parents, Arthur Nelson and Arlene Nelson (Bullers); his brother Donald Nelson; and his brother-in-law Ronald Anderson. Forty years, seems like a lifetime. On Fraggle Rock, Jerry Nelson performed the show's lead character, Gobo Fraggle. In addition to his versatility at character dialects, Nelson was an accomplished vocalist, and often received showcases on The Muppet Show. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[1]. Jerry Nelson became part of Sesame Street as it began its second season. 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. 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. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. His final performance as the announcer was part of the Jim Henson's Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall. Loving Mother, Grandmother and friend Jerry Don Nelson, passed away August 18th, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. There are no events at this time. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose. Ha, ha, ha! He was 78. [8][10]The film Muppets Most Wanted was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. Jerry Don Rothwell Nelson. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019. Send Flowers. 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). Jerry and Kay lived in Waterbury from 1961-1966. (87 years old). He married Linda Haggett in 1968. While in civil service, Jerry remained in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves until retiring as a MSgt (E-8). A Memorial Service was held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 11:00 am. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. He also did announcer voices very often, including the announcers for the Sesame Street News Flash and Super Grover openings. In 1966 Jerry accepted a call to Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. Jerry was a proud season ticket holder for the Denver Broncos in which he followed his team to attend and celebrate two super bowls. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville Home | My grandparents used to give me a quarter to learn and sing songs when I was a sprout about five years old. Your life changes. Box 898, Moose Lake, MN 55767. His voice will be heard in the new season of the show, which begins in September. Grief Support. FAQ. Memorials preferred to . Nelson Robert Bauld, Jr. Nelson Robert Bauld Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023, at the age of 91. JERRY WAYNE PHILLIPS passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at his home in North Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 76. Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". 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. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. He spent the early 1990s in Hawaii as a project scientist during the construction of the Keck telescopes, before returning to the mainland and taking a position as a professor of astronomy at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1994. I don't think he meant I should go around exploding everything -- just that I should give my emotions more freedom.. Admin. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Our Locations | Official Sites, His puppetry and voice acting with Muppets, Most known for the characters The Count, Herry Monster, Robin the Frog, Crazy Harry. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! The show paid tribute to Nelson with Episode 4411, which celebrates his best-known Sesame character. He was 78. Worked on Sesame Street for 42 years until his death. Then it will be time to lick the icing off of 40 candles! 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. This applied to musician characters such as Floyd or Slim Wilson, regularly used in band and musical numbers. [8] [9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. 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). Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 6, 1935 - He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. At the same time, Nelson was still actively performing on Sesame Street. Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations. 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. 120 E. Mason Street Owosso, MI 48867 So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[2]. January 15, 2023 This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. memorial page for Jerry Nelson McConnell (16 Jan 1934-23 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26229087, citing Riverside National Cemetery, . 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. He has also made a total of nine onscreen appearances on the show. In 1972, he originated the role of Count von Count, who is perhaps his best-known character. After graduation from Cloquet High School and Concordia College (Moorhead), he enrolled at August- ana Seminary in Rock Island, IL. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. I wish I'd said that!Jerry Nelson[3]. View Jerry Bendall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock . He was 83 years old at the time of his death. She made a cameo appearance with him in the second Muppet movie, The Great Muppet Caper. 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. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. In 1972, after vacationing in Colorado, he transferred from Pacific Bell to Mountain Bell and moved his family to Frederick, Colorado. He was 93. 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. Its funny when I think about it because at least twenty of those years I denied being a puppeteer. [8][9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. Aside from his prolific Muppet performances, Nelson has lent his vocals to a number of live-action and animated song inserts. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson please visit our. Mr. Nelson, an astronomer, helped design a telescope that has become a model for many advanced modern-day telescopes. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.. Lloyd was born in Charleston on January 5, 1942, to the late Lloyd Jackson and Lorena Bowe Nelson. Caring for her limited Nelson's involvement in The Muppet Show's first season. 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 . I've asked nurses about this, and they say, "Oh, that could happen, it doesn't necessarily mean anything." 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. He grew up in Hinckley until his family moved to Cloquet, MN when he was beginning the 8th grade. Let others know about your loved one's death. Bellingham, Washington - As we knew he would, Jerry P. Nelson quietly slipped away on December 4, 2022. 4, 2021. Recommend Jerry's obituary to your friends. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. 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 was a 1959 Graduate of DuPont High School and retired from FMC/Olin . He also snowmobiled and rode motorcycles. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 32 315 S Bowen St, Longmont, CO 80501 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm (open house), on February 11, 2023. 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.. 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. 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