Nelson, Terry Lee Of East Troy, was born into eternal life on March 21, 2013 at the age of 65.  Terry was born in Clintonville, WI., son of Kathryn and the late Marvin “Mike” Nelson.  He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1966, graduated from Whitewater State University in 1970 with a B.S. Education, and earned a Master of Education degree in 1973 from UW-Whitewater. Terry is survived by his loving wife Darilyn Nelson (nee Fonstad) whom he married on August 15, 1970 in Milwaukee.  He is the loving father of Sarah (Dr. Michael) Hotchkiss of Janesville, WI, and Inger (Christopher) LeClair of Luck, WI.  Proud grandpa of Sydney and Owen Hotchkiss, and Dane LeClair.  He is further survived by his mother, Kathryn Nelson of Clintonville, WI, In Laws Daryl (Orian) Fonstad of Wauwatosa, WI, other relatives and many friends.  Terry was preceded in death by his father Mike Nelson, brothers Randall and Michael Nelson, stepfather Arlie Graper and stepsister Rhonda Wissmann. 

Terry was a 5th grade teacher for Mukwonago Area Schools for 33 years, a member of Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wind Lake, and an avid sports fan.   The last 7 years he devoted his life to refining the art of being a Grandpa. Terry will be remembered for his sense of humor, practical jokes and doing things a little “different”. Terry was often seen in his woods with a chainsaw, favorite beverage and duct taped moccasins. His favorite getaway for over 4 decades was the family cottage in Waupaca where he held annual Frisbee events, jarts competitions and grilled his signature beer can chicken.  

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Norway Ev. Lutheran Church (6321 Heg Park Rd, Wind Lake, WI.) at 6:00 PM.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Norway Ev. Lutheran Church, Walworth County Special Olympics Agency 7-08, or the Mukwonago Catastrophic Medical Fund.