Michael Robert Nelson's Obituary
Michael Robert Nelson passed away on June 20th, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida. Michael was born on June 21st. 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio, to his parents, Robert and Irene Nelson, being the first of four children. He graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio.
After high school, Michael began a career as a Sanitation Supervisor at 7Up Company. There he would spend 45 years, finally retiring in 2019. Michael would then relocate to Largo, Florida, for his retirement, where he would spend his days bowling, playing golf, or singing karaoke.
Michael was a well loved man. He was known for kind and loving personality, and cracking a joke here and there. Above all, he was generous, and simple. The best moments of Michael’s life were spent in the loving presence of his family. That is what mattered most to him.
Michael is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Irene Nelson, and his brother, Dale Nelson.
Michael is survived by his two brothers, Gary (Bev) Nelson and Phil (Peggy) Nelson; his sons, Shane (Tina) Nelson and Anthony (Brandy) Brown; his daughter, Shannon (Robert) Cuschleg; grandsons Devon and Nathan Nelson; his granddaughter Sierra Welch; and six great grandchildren.
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