Fredric D Nelson

Fred Durand Nelson, 80, of Port Huron died Friday, April 15, 2016.

He was born November 28, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Edward and Marie Nelson. He married Margaret A. Hagle on June 9, 1956 in Port Huron.

Fred graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1953 and attended Port Huron Junior College. He worked as a production control manager for many years at Prestolite Wire Company. He was also employed with Baker Electrical. He was a member of the Blue Water Aerie #3702 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moose Lodge #158 and B.P.O.E. Lodge #343. He enjoyed golfing and was a member at the Black River Country Club. He was the first golfer to record a hole-in-one at Holly Meadows Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Debra (Gary) Gorski; son, Brian (Cherie) Nelson; 4 grandchildren, Melissa (Matt) VanWormer, Brian P. Nelson, Jeff Gorski and Jennifer (Rob) Hubbard; 3 great grandchildren, Morgan, Myka and Molly; siblings, Meredith LaGruth, Carol (Allen) Dickerson, Harold “Butch” Nelson and Steve (Joanna) Nelson; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate.