Jerry E. Nelson, 71, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 2, at his residence.

Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson.

He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Reserves from Sept. 30, 1965, until being honorably discharged Sept. 29, 1971.

Jerry was an electrician by trade and was a member of the IBEW, working for several different companies. He later co-owned and operated C&I Electric Inc., Elkhart, from 1983 until retiring in July, 2010.

He was a past member of the Moose Lodge 599, Elkhart. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Chicago White Sox and any sport Notre Dame played. Jerry enjoyed collecting memorabilia. He loved to travel and also enjoyed the outdoors, as well as country music.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Bridgett (Robert) Repay, Schererville, and their children: Benjamin and Samuel; daughter, Brenda Mabie,Valparaiso, and her children: Cory, Dylan, Makenzie and Oliver; daughter and a son-in-law, Mary Beth (Thomas) Bohling, Cedar Lake, and their children: Braden and Ethan; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Linda (Michael) Weiner, Windsor, Colo., and Diane (Richard) Swihart, Osceola; and Jerry’s companion of 11 years, Patricia Donat, Edwardsburg, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow beginning at 1 p.m. with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating. Burial will follow in New Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Chicago White Sox Charities.