Arnold Donald Nelson
April 22, 1925 - December 14, 2015
Obituary
MADISON-Arnold D. Nelson passed away on Dec. 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 22, 1925, in the Town of Burke. Arnold graduated from Madison East High School in 1943 and then entered the service that fall. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force as a Navigator with the 397th B-26 Marauder Bomb Unit during World War II. Upon his discharge, Arnold attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 1950 from the School of Business. He was employed with the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue from 1950 to 1986 as a CPA with the Corporate and Excise Tax Unit. Before and after his retirement, Arnold spent many days fly fishing at the trout streams as well as pan fishing on the lakes and rivers in Wisconsin. Arnold is survived by his wife, Marian of 66 years; three daughters, Lynn, Patricia and Mary; a son, David; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Private family services were held. Arnold will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Cheryl Francis
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I am so sorry to hear about Arnie, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cheryl, Jeff and Joey Francis (Galbraith)
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Brian Kurth
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I am sorry to hear about Arnie's passing. I have fond memories of going ice fishing with him and Uncle Allen as a kid. Brian Kurth (Evelyn Larvick's son)
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Bill Stacy
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Bill Stacy
My sympathy to Marian and the family regarding Arnie's passing. . He was a good friend and mentor to myself and others at DOR over the years. In more recent years I enjoyed visiting with him at Woodman's as we shopped. Arnie is deeply missed.
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Kurt Kaspar
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My sympathy to the family of Arnold. He was a good friend, co-worker and long-time golfing companion on Saturday mornings for many years. His name is on my plaque for witnessing my hole-in-one at Lake Windsor Country Club on September 9,1989. I thank him for his service to his country as a navigator, an exciting and demanding profession.. I see he was a fellow graduate of Madison East High School (3 years before me), which I did not know. May he rest in peace!