Survived by daughter Debby and son Shawn (Beckie), 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". Throughout the '60s, he worked on-and-off with Jim Henson. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. It is long and boring but I have had health issues for a couple of years now. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. Nelson, Gerald (Jerry) of Shoreview passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. Recommend Jerry's obituary to your friends. 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), Fraggle Songs (1983) and feature films. Matt Vogel currently performs most of Nelson's Muppet characters.[7]. Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations. He was preceded in death in 2019 by his beloved wife, Kay. 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). He married Linda Haggett in 1968. 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. Mr. Nelson portrayed the count from the time the character was introduced on Sesame Street in 1972. 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. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. Well, with the possible exception of a soap opera or two. 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. Then let's blow out 40 candles! 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. Write your message of sympathy today. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . Sign up for service and obituary updates. On Fraggle Rock, Jerry Nelson performed the show's lead character, Gobo Fraggle. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. 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. He felt he had the best wife and family in all the world and was always thankful for their love. Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. 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 was predeceased by : his parents, Arthur Nelson and Arlene Nelson (Bullers); his brother Donald Nelson; and his brother-in-law Ronald Anderson. Jerry Don Rothwell Nelson. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. He also performed The Ghost of Christmas Present in The Muppet Christmas Carol, as well as Mad Monty and Blind Pew in Muppet Treasure Island. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. They spent 40 wonderful years together. After high school, he enrolled in the United States Army and served 4 years. 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. [8][9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. Im glad I stayed with him and Karen in San Antonio, Texas on my last visit. He always had a welcoming hello with a big smile and a hug. All of those things make me say, 'Well, that's one blessing. He then married his second wife Jan Nelson in 1984, and they remained married until his death in 2012. He reprised the role of the announcer in The Muppets. Nelson's announcing duties extended to Elmo's World, voicing the announcer heard on Elmo's TV (replacing Ron Marshall after Season 32) that introduces the channel Elmo is watching. He was a full-time performer for the rest of the show's run. [3], Nelson had a daughter named Christine from his first marriage to Jacqueline Nelson Gordon. I only realized recently that my whole life was in preparation to do the kind of job I had with the Muppets. 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. 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. Jerry was preceded in death by: son, Nickolaus Nelson; father, Ford Nelson; mother, Pauline Nelson; brothers, Wyatt and Perry Nelson and sister, Dolly Nelson. 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 . In a 2009 interview, Nelson gave a different explanation: "I was not loath to give that character up. He loved being with his family, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. 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. He spent a year's internship at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT. Jerry and Kay were married in Cloquet on August 19, 1960. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. The Emmy-winning actor, 61, spoke candidly about his career in a new interview with CBS Sunday Morning, in which he welcomed cameras into The Woods, the cannabis dispensary he co-owns in West . Jerry served on the Committee of the Seven appointed by the Bishop of the ELCA to set future paths for the national church body. 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. I wish I'd said that!Jerry Nelson[3]. 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. 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He bravely served his country fighting two tours in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1968 as rank of Sergeant. Norman Stiles, who was the first writer to write for Count, sent me this yesterday: 'It's a beautiful thing. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Alexandra Nelson, who said she did not know the cause. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. 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. To his good fortune the family purchased a farm directly across the road from a family that had 5 girlsone of whom (Kay) would become the love of his life. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. He was predeceased by : his wife Marie Renfroe Comer; his son Jerry Wayne Comer; his parents, Ila Comer and Lloyd Comer; and his . Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. Jerry Nelson, a resident of Winona Lake and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Then it will be time to lick the icing off of 40 candles! However, he continued to voice his characters on Sesame Street until his death on August 23, 2012. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. Throughout the '60s, he worked on-and-off with Jim Henson. Jerry was born on September 7, 1949 in Port Angeles to Joe and June Nelson joining. Christine had cystic fibrosis and died from the disease in 1982,[4] after attending Rye Country Day School. Memorials preferred to . All rights reserved. He was born in New Braunfels on October 27, 1948 to Gale . One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! Send Flowers | Jerry Nelson and Fran Brill performing Biff and his niece Roxie Marie, during the taping of Sesame Street Episode 3136. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson. Jerry Nelson became part of Sesame Street as it began its second season. 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. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 32 315 S Bowen St, Longmont, CO 80501 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm (open house), on February 11, 2023. Uncle Deadly is the greatest ham actor of all time; Floyd is my laid-back, mellow side -- cool. When I talked to her I could see tears in her eyes. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. Caring for her limited Nelson's involvement in The Muppet Show's first season. Jerry was also preceded by brother, Leonard and survived by brother, Dean, and sisters, Judy and Suzanne and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He served for 15 years on the board of the Moose Lake Golf Club with 9 years as the president. He also participated in exclusive DVD interviews for the first two seasons of Fraggle Rock and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Jerry was a proud season ticket holder for the Denver Broncos in which he followed his team to attend and celebrate two super bowls. In a way, there were a lot of different ways of looking at it, I think because both Jacquie [Gordon, Christine's mother] and I were right there when Christine died. Nelson performed the puppet and voice of Emmet in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, a one-hour special that originally aired on CBC. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. I've certainly always thought I've been really lucky in that respect. Nelson was a lead performer in the two theatrical Muppet outings from Jim Henson Pictures, where in addition to his regular characters, he played Ubergonzo in Muppets from Space and the Grouch Mayor in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock . I've asked nurses about this, and they say, "Oh, that could happen, it doesn't necessarily mean anything." I enjoy singing and I get to sing a lot. Where to Start; Funeral Services; Honoring Veterans . Cody Wyoming. Nelson went on to perform nearly every Muppet announcer in a major Henson production until 2002. Chance, dumb luck or destiny? In addition to his versatility at character dialects, Nelson was an accomplished vocalist, and often received showcases on The Muppet Show. The Muppets are roles I assume, rather than puppets I manipulate. 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 with Saturday Night Lives Scred. Our staff does not correct grammar or spelling. He was a 1959 Graduate of DuPont High School and retired from FMC/Olin . His final Sesame Street performances, which aired in seasons 43 and 44, included voicing the Count in "Five By" and the Street story for Episode 4401, Mr. Johnson in "The Coffee Plant," and Humpty Dumpty in a Word of the Day segment. 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. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. His notable recurring characters included Camilla the Chicken, Pops, Louis Kazagger, and Dr. Julius Strangepork. Jerry was very grateful for the "clan". He worked in telecommunications for over. Would you like to offer Norman Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? I don't think he meant I should go around exploding everything -- just that I should give my emotions more freedom.. 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 . 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. Nelson, who. I get to be in a band (The Electric Mayhem) without really being in a band. However, Frank Oz failed his draft physical, but since Nelson had just gotten his job, Oz chose to take some time off from performing and thereby allow Nelson to stay on with the Muppets. Happy Birthday! Obituaries | NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. Aside from his prolific Muppet performances, Nelson has lent his vocals to a number of live-action and animated song inserts. Box 898, Moose Lake, MN 55767. They had a large circle of cherished friends and welcomed all into their home. Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. Send Flowers. Plan Ahead | Dave Goelz and Jerry Nelson on the set of Muppets Tonight. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. He was 78. 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. Jerry Nelson, with assistance from Richard Hunt, performing Herry Monster. Nelson and Richard Hunt were often paired together on Sesame Street. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Although he was uncredited, Nelson reprised his role as announcer during The Muppet Telethon in 2011's The Muppets. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the. Jerry Nelson performed in both of the Muppet Show pilots. 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. He attended schools in Norfolk and in California. Jerry Nelson, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. I was an actor who was working with puppets until a film or stage job came along and all I really wanted to do was sing. They told us we couldnt electronically glue together broken pieces of glass, Mr. Gabor told The Los Angeles Times in 1993. Jerry loved his family, enjoyed entertaining, cooking, barbequing, and helping others. Share Obituary. Nelson's characters were often singers or musicians. Jerry served in the U. S. Marine Corp. Reserves from. Astronomers have used those telescopes to help measure the giant black hole at the center of the Milky Way, and to find and confirm planetary bodies outside our solar system, including potentially habitable planets. On his characters, Jerry Nelson was quoted in a 1978 "Muppet Show Fan Club" newsletter: Each one of them is an aspect of my own personality. 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 . When production began on The Muppet Show as a series, Nelson chose to spend some time with his daughter and therefore couldn't perform in every first-season episode. Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." Nelson did the voice and puppetry for the Count from 1972 until 2004 and continued to provide the Count's voice until his death in 2012. He loved to play golf, fish, and hunt and was also an avid Nascar fan, attending races when he could. Then we'll eat the cake, taking one thousand tiny little bites! He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! And then there's Crazy Harry, whose ultimate trip is spontaneous combustion. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Forty years, seems like a lifetime. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose City, MI the son of Ford and Pauline Nelson. He also did announcer voices very often, including the announcers for the Sesame Street News Flash and Super Grover openings. 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. Mike Dionigi and Judy Nielsen. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. It was a radical idea, and it required a level of precision that many thought impossible. Im also the laziest man on earth.). [8][10]The film Muppets Most Wanted was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. | Lloyd was born in Charleston on January 5, 1942, to the late Lloyd Jackson and Lorena Bowe Nelson. His final performance as the announcer was part of the Jim Henson's Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Nelson, Jerry Lee CANYON LAKE, Jerry Lee Nelson, 65, died Monday, June 23, 2014 in New Braunfels from complications related to Crohn's Disease. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. In 1972, Olson's Sioux team went 10-1 and beat Cal Poly 38-21 in the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento. And then we will count the burps! This applied to musician characters such as Floyd or Slim Wilson, regularly used in band and musical numbers. His other Muppet roles on that program were Herbert Birdsfoot, The Amazing Mumford, Herry Monster, Biff, Mr. Johnson, Simon Soundman, Mr. Chatterly, Frazzle, Little Jerry, and Sherlock Hemlock. 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. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. 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