MIDDLETON - Mark Nelson, age 59, passed away peacefully at home in Middleton, Wis., on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1965, in Eau Claire, Wis., to parents, Peggy and Roger Nelson. Mark was baptized and confirmed at Lake St. Methodist Church. He married Joan Nelson on April 29, 1999, in St. Lucia.

Mark graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1983. After high school, he earned his BBA at UW-Eau Claire in 1988. He worked at TruStage (CUNA Mutual) as an IT manager for 36 years before retiring in July of 2024.

Mark was an active and valued leader in scouting and volunteered with Troop 140 of Middleton. He served as Cub Scout Popcorn Kernel, bus driver and Boy Scout Committee Chair. He led many adventures with his sons, Evan and Alex, and the other boys including backpacking in Philmont, NM, Okpik winter camping, and Seabase sailing. Mark was an expert craftsman and helped the boys on their Eagle Scout building projects along with many remodeling and landscaping projects at home. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed hunting deer, turkey, and bear. He spent many happy days muskie fishing on Lake Winter and Madison lakes.

Mark is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Evan and Alex; mother, Peggy (Conrad); sister, Michele Nelson; uncle, Mike Hamilton (Marilee); nephew, Jason Bennett; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Studt and Mary (Joe) Simo; brother-in-law, Gordy Stremke; nieces, Julia and Jenna Simo; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger (Claudia) Nelson; and grandparents, Norman (Beatrice) Nelson and Rollie (Elizabeth) Hamilton; brother-in-law, Gary Studt; and father-in-law, Gordon Stremke.

A funeral service will be held at ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 University Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with Pastor Harold Zimmick presiding.

A celebration of life will be held at SEMINOLE TAP, 5956 Executive Drive, Fitchburg, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Memorials may be made in Mark’s name to Scouts BSA Troop 140, 6907 University Ave., #183, Middleton, WI 53562. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

Mark A Nelson

May 19, 1965 - November 17, 2024

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