Thomas Christian Nelson, age 68, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Saturday, September 2, 2017.
Memorial services will be 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Joseph Fricke will officiate. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Thomas was born October 21, 1948, in Marinette, Wisconsin to Howard W. and Margaret (Hansen) Nelson.
Thomas graduated from Marinette High School in 1967. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from UW Oshkosh in 1972 and then he received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois in 1976.
Thomas married Nina Mary Schuenke on November 25, 1972, in Springfield, Illinois.
Thomas Christian Nelson, Pastor Emeritus faithfully served three congregations over the course of 38 years, Trinity Lutheran in Gary, Indiana, United in Christ in Dellwood, and St. John’s in Quincy.
Thomas enjoyed serving the Lord, sailing, and spending time with Nina.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Marsha(Olson)Nelson, his parents, Howard & Margaret Nelson.
Survivors:
Wife: Nina Nelson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Aunt: Mildred (the late Erling) Hansen of Marinette, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Lisa (Jeff) Szalacinski
Brother-in-law: David (Cristy) Schuenke
Brother-in-law: Jeff Schuenke
Fellow brother in the ministry: Andrew Northrop
further survived by other: loving nieces, nephew, and cousins
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Nina,
My sincere condolences are sent out to you……may God hold you in the palm of his hand, now and forever. Tom was well loved by his congregations and by you! May you find comfort in your memories…
Our deepest sympathies Nina we love his wonderful smile and every sermon he gave he was a sweet man and a wonderful Pastor
Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Tom in high school and beyond.
Nina we are thinking of you.
Nina
I was very sorry to hear about Tom. I would like to share a story with you that makes me smile and hopefully will help you during this time of need. Several years ago, it may have been about the time of our 45th high school reunion, Tom stopped by my store. It just so happened about 10 minutes before Tom stopped, there had been an accident in the area that knocked out our power. When Tom entered the store it was pitch black. Tom walked in with a big grin on his face with hands raised and said. LET THERE BE LIGHT. about a minute later the power kicked back in and it was again bright as day. We all had a big laugh. The power of my friend Tom. Maybe not to turn on the lights but to put a smile on my face and the face of all he met. He will be missed.
We always enjoyed talking to Pastor Nelson he never referred to a persons religious preference but that they were children of God and good people. EARTH is saddened today of one gone to soon may the faith he left behind console all God Bless.
Nina I’m so sorry to hear about Pastors passing, I was very blessed to have him in my life for all these years, our conversations consisted of anything from religion to jokes, he was a kind and caring person, we gained an angel, and as he always said God Bless
So very sorry to hear about pastor. I enjoyed listening to him. He has been there through a lot for me. Through confirmation, my wedding and my daughters baptism just to name a couple big ones. He will truly b missed. He was definitely a great one.
All our love
John and I were saddened by the death of Pastor Nelson. He was very welcoming to us when we attended United in Christ. He was a man of God. God’s blessings be upon you, Nina, as you mourn.
So sorry to hear of Pastor Nelson’s passing. He was such a kind and caring person. You have our sincerest condolences.
Dear Nina, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing both of you outside of physical therapy, and thinking your hubby looked pretty good. May God be at your side as you grieve. My prayers are with you. Love, Ruth
With love and prayers, Nina, of the loss of Pastor. On our visits to United in Christ, He always made us feel so welcomed.
He will truly be missed.
Nina,
Sending you love, prayers, and virtual hugs from Indiana. Pastor meant so much to our family. We’ll miss him very much.
Nina, so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a wise, kind caring man. Please do not be afraid to ask for help anytime. I’m going to substitute teach so some of your friends can attend the service.
We miss you at bowling today.
Love & prayers
Dawn
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget his inspiring sermons and his wise, unjudgemental words of wisdom. He was a great man. May he have everlasting peace with our lord.
So sorry for your loss Nina. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Nina, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
Nina,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Nina i am so sorry to hear about Pastor Nelson passing. I loved his sermons and bible study. I learned so much from him. He will be missed. You are in my prayers
Nina, We are so sorry for you loss of Pastor Nelson. We have learned a lot from him in Bible Study and Sermons. He was such a great help when we had VBS, always there for support. May God Bless you and keep you and may His face shine upon you.
Cliff and I are so sorry to hear Pastor Nelson has passed. I enjoyed his Bible Class and learned so much from him. GOD bless you. Love Carole
Nina, We are so sorry for your loss. He was such an amazing person and blessed so many in many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie, Mike, Ryan and Joey Karaba
Nina, sorry for your loss of Tom, who was such a wonderful person. I am so glad I met him. May God help you through your loss. Linda .S
YOU ALL have our sympathy
Dave and Kathee Ferris
TRINITY LUTHERAN, Wisconsin Dells
Nina, We are so very sorry fire your loss, he was such an amazing person and a huge part of alot of people’s lives.