Bobby Bank/WireImage. SOUTH BEND, IN. In Surprise he volunteered as a mentor and as outreach pastor for Lord of Life Lutheran Church. In 1974 he accepted a call as Sr. Pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1997. [10] On August 23, 2012, Jerry Nelson died at his Cape Cod home from complications of his illnesses, at the age of 78. FAQ. 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. OBITUARY Lloyd Jerry Nelson January 5, 1942 - October 25, 2022. . 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. Nelson was often paired with Louise Gold in musical numbers, such as "Henrietta's Wedding" and "Your Feet's Too Big.". Mr. Nelson was also involved in other projects featuring Jim Hensons Muppets, including the 1984 movie The Muppets Take Manhattan, the 1983-87 HBO series Fraggle Rock (in which he voiced one of the main characters, Gobo Fraggle) and Muppets Tonight, a variety series in the tradition of the original Muppet Show that was broadcast on ABC in the late 1990s. I dont know if they knew the extent of what they were doing and how they were prepping me to have a way to get along in the world, but I like to think so. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. Would you like to offer Norman Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville Home | His voice will be heard in the new season of the show, which begins in September. There are no events at this time. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[1]. Floyd Pepper (the bassist of the Electric Mayhem band), Pigs in Space star Dr. Julius Strangepork, the boomerang fish-throwing Lew Zealand, Kermit the Frog's nephew Robin the Frog, Gonzo's girlfriend Camilla the Chicken, the mad pyrotechnist Crazy Harry, and "the Phantom of the Muppet Show", Uncle Deadly. Throughout the early 1970s, Nelson also performed a full-body monster named Thog, who appeared in The Great Santa Claus Switch and various variety show appearances. 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. Then we'll eat the cake, taking one thousand tiny little bites! The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. They were married for 48 years until her death in 2016. and Caleb Siles in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, Scred on Saturday Night Live, and Emmet Otter in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. 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). In the early 2000s, Jerry Nelson began to phase out performing his primary Muppet Show family characters. One such character, Lew Zealand, was originally intended as a one-shot, but soon became a recurring character. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He also built and owned LBJs convenience store in Worcester in 1984. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. Funeral arrangement under the care ofNedza Family Funeral Homes. Arrangements are by Guare & Sons Funeral Home. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. Also survived by his sisters Judy Sayers of Worcester; Franne Nelson of Morrisville; Donna Barry of Hoonah, Alaska and his brother/nephew, Robert LaClair of Barre Town; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jerry was born April 23, 1945. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, "Bud", Nelson. 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 was born Friday, May 15, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Keith and Jonetta (nee Ridge) Nelson.. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He was 78. Grief Support. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. He was born on May 18, 1931, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Then let's blow out 40 candles! For the 2002 TV movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, Bill Barretta replaced him as Lew Zealand, but Nelson looped the voices of Robin, Statler, and others. Share Jerry's life story with friends and family. 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. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Windsor United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to . 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. He was 73. (87 years old). Jerry worked 30 years for General Motors Truck and Bus before retiring. I've still never been able to read the end. Nelson, Rev. That's another blessing.[4]. Cody Wyoming. They had a large circle of cherished friends and welcomed all into their home. Our Staff | Today, the design is the basis for many advanced telescopes, both on the ground and in space. Come the late 1990s, Nelson has begun to focus more on his musical career but continues his involvement in The Muppets. 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. Although he was uncredited, Nelson reprised his role as announcer during The Muppet Telethon in 2011's The Muppets. He could often be found on his property driving his golf cart, tractor or backhoe. Jerry Nelson McConnell. Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations. Jerry was a member of Sons of the American Legion and the fund gives out 8 local scholarships yearly. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. While in civil service, Jerry remained in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves until retiring as a MSgt (E-8). Let others know about your loved one's death. 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 10 at his home in Santa Cruz, Calif. Dave Goelz and Jerry Nelson on the set of Muppets Tonight. Where to Start; Funeral Services; Honoring Veterans . In addition to his versatility at character dialects, Nelson was an accomplished vocalist, and often received showcases on The Muppet Show. My grandparents used to give me a quarter to learn and sing songs when I was a sprout about five years old. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In retirement he continued to lead seminars across the nation, sharing with pastors and congregational leaders through seminars entitled, "Making it Work in the Parish". Well, with the possible exception of a soap opera or two. Nelson was the first puppeteer to perform Mr. Snuffleupagus, keeping the role from 1971 to 1978. in physics at the California Institute of Technology in 1965 and a Ph.D. in physics at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. Because of this, he had to give up the role of Statler, but for the most part he retained his other established characters (Floyd Pepper, Robin, Droop, etc.) Mr. Nelson portrayed the count from the time the character was introduced on Sesame Street in 1972. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. He was ordained into the Lutheran ministry in Seattle, WA in 1961. But the reasons for giving it up were because at that time we were doing The Muppet Show and he was a real part of the show, and they needed his presence. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. He also did announcer voices very often, including the announcers for the Sesame Street News Flash and Super Grover openings. In 1972, he originated the role of Count von Count, who is perhaps his best-known character. He served for 15 years on the board of the Moose Lake Golf Club with 9 years as the president. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. For decades, the size of telescopes seemed to have stalled with the roughly five-meter Hale Telescope at Palomar Mountain, Calif., built in 1949. Jerry Nelson and Dave Goelz on the set of Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas. However, when the first two episodes were reworked later in the first season, Nelson performed Floyd in a segment that was added to episode 102. Nelson's introductory voice-over from The Muppets was re-used in Muppets Most Wanted. Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. 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). OBITUARY Jerry Sam NELSON April 23, 1945 - July 27, 2022. He was preceded in death in 2019 by his beloved wife, Kay. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a menagerie of Muppet characters including Count von Count on Sesame Street, died on Thursday at his home on Cape Cod. Lloyd was born in Charleston on January 5, 1942, to the late Lloyd Jackson and Lorena Bowe Nelson. He loved being with his family, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. Still in all, it is humbling to have been a part of something so significant in the history of the media that was born in my lifetime. High Point- Jerry H. Nelson, 75, passed away at Hospice Home of High Point on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He also played Marjory the Trash Heap and Pa Gorg. 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. Jerry Nelson, with assistance from Richard Hunt, performing Herry Monster. In 1999, he became the founding director of the Center for Adaptive Optics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. There are no events scheduled. He also snowmobiled and rode motorcycles. NELSON-HOUSE (989) 723-5234. The Muppet Avenger, Other Works As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. OBITUARY Jerry H. Nelson September 12, 1940 - April 12, 2016. In 2005, Nelson was one of the narrators on the audiobook version of It's Not Easy Bein' Green, displaying his vocal versatility by reciting most of the quotes from Muppet characters, including Dr. Teeth and the Doozers. Published in Legacy from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2023. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. He was big hearted but modest, quietly helping many local people with housing and financial support over the years. Following 7 years of active duty, he began his civil service career at what is now Fleet Readiness Center East as an aircraft jet mechanic, ultimately retiring with more than 30 years of service as an Aircraft Overhaul and Repair Supervisor. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. At the same time, Nelson was still actively performing on Sesame Street. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.guareandsons.com. 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. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. He felt he had the best wife and family in all the world and was always thankful for their love. Beginning in the second season, Nelson took over two of John Lovelady's roles: Crazy Harry and the Announcer. Jerry loved anything fast. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . Nelson also performed many characters on The Muppet Show, including Sgt. In a 2009 interview, Nelson gave a different explanation: "I was not loath to give that character up. Jerry Sam NELSON, age 77, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. After graduating from Victory High School in 1949, he served in the U.S. Army in the Big Red One Division, stationed in Germany. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. Jerry was very grateful for the "clan". He attended schools in Norfolk and in California. I wish I'd said that!Jerry Nelson[3]. Jerry Nelson, Muppet Puppeteer, Dies at 78, https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/27/arts/television/jerry-nelson-muppet-puppeteer-dies-at-78.html. As was the practice then in the Augustana Lutheran Church he was assigned his first call at Zion Lutheran, in Waterbury, CT. During his time, he was active in the civil rights movement in Selma, AL. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose City, MI the son of Ford and Pauline Nelson. 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. Then let's light 40 candles! Jerry Nelson first worked with Jim Henson in 1965 when Frank Oz got drafted and Henson needed somebody to perform the right hand of Rowlf on The Jimmy Dean Show. He performed the lead vocals for many songs as Floyd of the Electric Mayhem, Little Jerry of Little Jerry and the Monotones, Slim Wilson of Lubbock Lou and his Jughuggers, and a number of Anything Muppet bands. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials. Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! Your life changes. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the donor's favorite charity or the Moose Lake Golf Course, P. O. Jerry served on the Committee of the Seven appointed by the Bishop of the ELCA to set future paths for the national church body. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mr. Nelson, an astronomer, helped design a telescope that has become a model for many advanced modern-day telescopes. [10] On August 23, 2012, Jerry Nelson died at his Cape Cod home from complications of his illnesses, at the age of 78. Please visit Special:Community to learn how you can contribute. In 1972, after vacationing in Colorado, he transferred from Pacific Bell to Mountain Bell and moved his family to Frederick, Colorado. Add a Memory. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Alexandra Nelson, who said she did not know the cause. Gil Vaknin/Sesame Workshop, via Associated Press. 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. The diameter of the mirror, a giant round disk of glass whose surface is exquisitely polished to ensure maximum accuracy, determines how much light the telescope can capture and how sharp an image it can create. [11] Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Highland Park. In The Frog Prince, he performed Kermit the Frog's nephew Robin for the first time; however, in that appearance, although Robin's voice and personality were the same, the character was actually a prince who was turned into a frog. and The Frog Prince. Obituaries | Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." He worked in telecommunications for over. In 2012, Nelson participated in Frank Oz's documentary Muppet Guys Talking (which was finally released in 2017), and served as announcer for the concert Jim Henson's Musical World. Matt Vogel currently performs most of Nelson's Muppet characters.[7]. Jerry was born on September 7, 1949 in Port Angeles to Joe and June Nelson joining. 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. He spent a year's internship at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT. Jerry and Kay were married in Cloquet on August 19, 1960. Other notable characters in Nelson's repertoire included The Amazing Mumford, Mr. Johnson, Frazzle, Sam the Robot, and Fred the Wonder Horse. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. She loved him so much. Nelson, who. Its funny when I think about it because at least twenty of those years I denied being a puppeteer. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. After attending Verdugo Hills High School in Los Angeles, Mr. Nelson received a B.S. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. He was 78. He married Linda Haggett in 1968. Jerry Nelson as Gobo, with Steve Whitmire as Wembley. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Muppet Movie and Great Muppet Caper Puppeteers, Co-Stars, and Guest Stars Who Have Passed Aaway. Rather than use a single concave mirror, Mr. Nelson, along with the physicist Terry Mast and the engineer George Gabor, proposed using 36 smaller hexagonal mirrors, arranged in a honeycomb-like pattern, to make one large one. | A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Jerry Nelson, 71, Lawrence, at Empire Bar & Billiards, from 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Jerry Nelson peering into a mirror at the Lick Observatory. Nelson also performed T.R. Throughout the '60s, he worked on-and-off with Jim Henson. View Jerry Bendall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. 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 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. He performed many minor characters on Muppets Tonight, and was The Snoozer in an episode of The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. If you know of an upcoming event for Norman Nelson, please add one. Nelson and Hunt also performed a duo known as Biff and Sully. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[2]. Jerry was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on August 29th, 1934 to Harland and Georgie Sanders Nelson. IN THE CARE OF. Jerry Nelson with Saturday Night Lives Scred. Jerry was also preceded by brother, Leonard and survived by brother, Dean, and sisters, Judy and Suzanne and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Share: Jerome "Jerry" Nelson, age 86 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Nelson also voiced the Count for Kinect Sesame Street TV and the Universal Studios Singapore attraction Spaghetti Space Chase (as well as a news announcer in the pre-show). Uncle Deadly is the greatest ham actor of all time; Floyd is my laid-back, mellow side -- cool. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. JERRY WAYNE PHILLIPS passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at his home in North Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 76. I feel privileged to have known him. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. He also participated in exclusive DVD interviews for the first two seasons of Fraggle Rock and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. He was a 1959 Graduate of DuPont High School and retired from FMC/Olin . JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. [8] [9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. Jerry and Kay retired to their lake home in Moose Lake, MN for the summer months and wintered in Surprise, AZ. For Jerry's full obituary go to warrenmcelwain.com. For this reason, Nelson was asked to perform Gobo, the central role on the show. Im also the laziest man on earth.). Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Christine had cystic fibrosis and died from the disease in 1982,[4] after attending Rye Country Day School. He served as Pastor in Residence at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, a wonderful month spent on campus teaching and counseling future pastors of the church. Nelson's likeness is depicted on the Noble Prize for Counting and, for the Count's entrance at the story's climax, archive audio of Nelson is edited together to form new dialogue. Toggle navigation. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson please visit our. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! Find an Obituary. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a menagerie of Muppet characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street," died on Thursday at his home on Cape Cod. He also met and married the mother of his children. Lloyd Jerry Nelson, 80, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. By Jonathan Wolfe. 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. Who knows the controlling force that chooses where and how we find our lives manifest? In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to New Life Church, 2911 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560. That version of the song gets frequent radio airplay during the Christmas season (although the song is not seasonal). 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.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 . 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. On Fraggle Rock, he performed Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, and Marjory the Trash Heap. This article is about the puppeteer. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. His marriage to Victoria Alexandra Wearne, the mother of his children, ended with her death in 1992. One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! Jerry Don Rothwell Nelson. 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. Jerry was a proud season ticket holder for the Denver Broncos in which he followed his team to attend and celebrate two super bowls. Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. All of those things make me say, 'Well, that's one blessing. Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". Terms of Use | Jerry Nelson and Fran Brill performing Biff and his niece Roxie Marie, during the taping of Sesame Street Episode 3136. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. [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. He loved to play golf, fish, and hunt and was also an avid Nascar fan, attending races when he could. Nelson performed the puppet and voice of Emmet in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, a one-hour special that originally aired on CBC. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Jerry Collins Nelson, 78, died on Feb 22, 2013. He was born in New Braunfels on October 27, 1948 to Gale . IN THE CARE OF. In 2002, Nelson also performed the character voice of General Public in the Cartoon Network animated series Sheep in the Big City in the episode "Daddy Shearest". None of Nelson's characters were as central to the show as characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Scooter, and therefore he often played major one-shot backstage characters, such as Irving Bizarre, Big Tiny Tallsaddle, and Angus McGonagle. Loving Mother, Grandmother and friend Jerry Don Nelson, passed away August 18th, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. Ha, ha, ha! He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. Frank Oz did not perform on Fraggle Rock, and Jim Henson and Hunt limited their time on the show, so they performed supporting characters. In December 2009, Nelson, who summered in Truro, Massachusetts on Cape Cod, released Truro Daydreams, an album of original songs. On Sesame Street, Nelson's longest-running character was Count von Count, the counting vampire who takes delight in counting anything (and everything) he can. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. Nelson stated in an August 2006 post that he had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and prostate cancer. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various TV specials. 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. memorial page for Jerry Nelson McConnell (16 Jan 1934-23 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26229087, citing Riverside National Cemetery, . Browning died in his home . Nelson went on to perform nearly every Muppet announcer in a major Henson production until 2002. Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos, to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. Jerry was born in Hinckley to the late Bernard and Bernice Nelson. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Memorials preferred to . He participated in dwarf car racing and was a multi-time Champion at Riverside Speedway in N.H. 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. Nelson, Jerry Lee CANYON LAKE, Jerry Lee Nelson, 65, died Monday, June 23, 2014 in New Braunfels from complications related to Crohn's Disease. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Jerry Nelson, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. Privacy | Nelson Robert Bauld, Jr. Nelson Robert Bauld Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023, at the age of 91. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Happy Birthday! 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. In late 2009, Nelson released his album Truro Daydreams.[1]. 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