STOUGHTON - John Curtis Nelson, age 62, of Stoughton, Wis., passed away on March 16, 2024. He was born on Feb. 1, 1962, in Stoughton, the son of Elaine and LaVerne “Worm” Nelson.

John attended Stoughton High School where he was a talented wrestler winning a Wisconsin State Wrestling Championship in 1981 at 155 pounds.

After graduating High School in 1981, he went on to work as an operating engineer out of Local 139, where he was a member for 40 years. During that time, he traveled all over the United States working on the pipeline. He was one of the best there was on a dozer, just like his dad.

John was a hard worker, he loved being outdoors, working on his farm, cars, music and a good western movie. He always had a story or two to tell. John had a big heart and loved all animals especially his loyal four-legged companions Nelly, Lucy, Rufus and Turbo.

John is survived by his sons, Adam Nelson and Bradley Nelson and daughter, Jessica (Ryan) Westby and their mother, Lori Moe-Kittelson; two granddaughters, Brynn and Madelyn; brothers, LaVerne (Vickie) Nelson, Larry (Trudy) Nelson and Tom (Jennie) Nelson; his sisters, Jayne (Bull) Mallon and Janis (Don) Bates; and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his nephew, Kyle Bates.

A celebration of life will be held at AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590

John Curtis Nelson

February 01, 1962 - March 16, 2024

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