Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock . The film was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. He always had a welcoming hello with a big smile and a hug. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY Nelson, Jerry Sr (Wires) 4/14/1947 - 11/9/2016 Munith Jerry, age 69, was born in Linton, IN to Kermit and Hazel Nelson. 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. Jerry Nelson, Muppet Puppeteer, Dies at 78, https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/27/arts/television/jerry-nelson-muppet-puppeteer-dies-at-78.html. He was a long time resident of Colorado Springs, serving as a County Court Judge for 18 years. Nelson, who. I enjoy singing and I get to sing a lot. Nelson also performed many characters on The Muppet Show, including Sgt. Nelson was one of the few Muppet performers to record voices in The Dark Crystal, as the Dying Skeskis Emperor and the Skeksis High Priest (puppeteered by others). While goofing around on the set one day, they acted like a two-headed monster, and inspired by this, a Two-Headed Monster character was created for them. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Jerry Nelson, 71, Lawrence, at Empire Bar & Billiards, from 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Gerald Nelson, his brother, Herron Nelson, nephew Ron Ambs, and grandson Brenden Nelson. Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations. [8][10]The film Muppets Most Wanted was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. His colleagues recalled Mr. Nelson as a deeply curious man with almost impossibly high standards. Many of his characters drifted to silent background roles and several were recast; Statler was assumed by Steve Whitmire starting with 2002's "Keep Fishin'" music video, Floyd Pepper was briefly recast to John Kennedy, and Nelson's half of the Two-Headed Monster on Sesame Street was passed to Joey Mazzarino in 2001. He will then be laid to rest at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with military honors. All of those things make me say, 'Well, that's one blessing. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. He spent a year's internship at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT. Jerry and Kay were married in Cloquet on August 19, 1960. He loved being with his family, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. Send Flowers. IN THE CARE OF. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. But the reasons for giving it up were because at that time we were doing The Muppet Show and he was a real part of the show, and they needed his presence. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Reverend Jerry P. "Buddy" Nelson Elgin, SC - Graveside Services for Reverend Jerry P. Nelson, 81, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors. Nelson also performed T.R. August 2, 1935 - August 18, 2016. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose City, MI the son of Ford and Pauline Nelson. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Windsor United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to . Jerry was born in Hinckley to the late Bernard and Bernice Nelson. 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 the early 1990s in Hawaii as a project scientist during the construction of the Keck telescopes, before returning to the mainland and taking a position as a professor of astronomy at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1994. In 2005, Nelson was one of the narrators on the audiobook version of It's Not Easy Bein' Green, displaying his vocal versatility by reciting most of the quotes from Muppet characters, including Dr. Teeth and the Doozers. He loved to play golf, fish, and hunt and was also an avid Nascar fan, attending races when he could. Rest In Peace, Jerry Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. He reprised the role of the announcer in The Muppets. Memorials preferred to . He performed many minor characters on Muppets Tonight, and was The Snoozer in an episode of The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. Beginning in the second season, Nelson took over two of John Lovelady's roles: Crazy Harry and the Announcer. 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 . Browning died in his home . Jerry loved anything fast. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He was born on May 18, 1931, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. 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. While in civil service, Jerry remained in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves until retiring as a MSgt (E-8). In 1972, after vacationing in Colorado, he transferred from Pacific Bell to Mountain Bell and moved his family to Frederick, Colorado. Play Tribute Movie. 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. Memorial service Saturday, January 14, at 10:00 AM at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S, Mpls, with a visitation at 9:00 AM. Your life changes. Other notable characters in Nelson's repertoire included The Amazing Mumford, Mr. Johnson, Frazzle, Sam the Robot, and Fred the Wonder Horse. 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. After graduation from Cloquet High School and Concordia College (Moorhead), he enrolled at August- ana Seminary in Rock Island, IL. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. Nelson and Hunt also performed a duo known as Biff and Sully. SOUTH BEND, IN. 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. This applied to musician characters such as Floyd or Slim Wilson, regularly used in band and musical numbers. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. South of the Border was maybe the first of a long list of tunes and Im still learning them and singing them and will until the day I die. His notable recurring characters included Camilla the Chicken, Pops, Louis Kazagger, and Dr. Julius Strangepork. (87 years old). He could often be found on his property driving his golf cart, tractor or backhoe. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. In any case: Yeehaw, Hot Dawg, you old mustang you and Boy Howdy, today Im celebrating by getting all my chores done for once! He is survived 3 children, Kevin Nelson and wife Karen of Edina, MN; Michael Nelson of Portland, OR and daughter, Karla Cossa and husband Tom, of Apex, NC; 8 fantastic grandchildren, Erik, Kristen, Peter, Anders, Haana, Kristina, Sammy and Kira and new great-grandson Quinn. They were married for 48 years until her death in 2016. I guess everything you observe and do and experience in life adds to that oneness that makes each of us so unique and at the same time makes us an everyman that shares the human condition in the most fundamental ways. Nelson eventually ceased doing the physical puppeteering for Snuffy, for a time only providing the voice before dropping out of the role altogether. In the early 2000s, Jerry Nelson began to phase out performing his primary Muppet Show family characters. Search by Name. Jerry served on the Committee of the Seven appointed by the Bishop of the ELCA to set future paths for the national church body. Ricou Browning, the horror film legend who starred as the Gill-Man in the 1954 movie "Creature From the Black Lagoon," died Monday. In Surprise he volunteered as a mentor and as outreach pastor for Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Because of this, he had to give up the role of Statler, but for the most part he retained his other established characters (Floyd Pepper, Robin, Droop, etc.) He married Linda Haggett in 1968. In 1972, Olson's Sioux team went 10-1 and beat Cal Poly 38-21 in the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. He felt he had the best wife and family in all the world and was always thankful for their love. 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 and Cameron Naas; daughter, Denise Dean and grandson James Dean. Ha, ha, ha! Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Nelson Robert Bauld, Jr. Nelson Robert Bauld Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023, at the age of 91. Obituaries | Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. He was born in New Braunfels on October 27, 1948 to Gale . Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Find an Obituary. Robin, for instance, is an undersized metaphor for my own insecurities. 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 was 78. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. He served as Pastor in Residence at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, a wonderful month spent on campus teaching and counseling future pastors of the church. Cody Wyoming. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson please visit our. 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. Gerald W. "Jerry" Dedicated his life to his family and his work in the church. Official Sites, His puppetry and voice acting with Muppets, Most known for the characters The Count, Herry Monster, Robin the Frog, Crazy Harry. Frank Oz did not perform on Fraggle Rock, and Jim Henson and Hunt limited their time on the show, so they performed supporting characters. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. Nelson's characters were often singers or musicians. Nelson puppeteering Lew Zealand, performing one of his singing fish acts, during filming of Episode 524 of The Muppet Show. A Memorial Service was held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 11:00 am. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Mr. Nelson portrayed the count from the time the character was introduced on Sesame Street in 1972. Privacy | Our staff does not correct grammar or spelling. He also built and owned LBJs convenience store in Worcester in 1984. (The Soviet Union constructed a roughly six-meter telescope in the Caucasus Mountains, but its performance never lived up to its size.). One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! It was long rumored that health issues were beginning to limit Nelson's involvement in the high-demanding Muppet projects as he continued to stay active in the ranks of the Muppeteers. His. Most sources (including Sesame Street Unpaved and Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street) state that Nelson stopped playing Snuffy after hurting his back. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 87, Jerry Comer of Parsons, Tennessee passed away. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Jerry was born April 23, 1945. Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. Building a mirror larger than five meters is a Catch-22: It needs to be thick enough to support its weight and not collapse, but the mass required to do that can cause gravity to change the shape of the mirror when it moves. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Highland Park. The sticking point was the central mirror. Chance, dumb luck or destiny? Then it will be time to lick the icing off of 40 candles! Let's put 40 candles in the cake! Jerry was also preceded by brother, Leonard and survived by brother, Dean, and sisters, Judy and Suzanne and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a delightful menagerie of characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street" and Gobo Fraggle on "Fraggle Rock," has died. 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. Advertisement. He also met and married the mother of his children. Jerry was born on September 7, 1949 in Port Angeles to Joe and June Nelson joining. In recent years Mr. Nelson, who had emphysema, had given up the physically demanding job of operating the count and other puppets on Sesame Street but still voiced the characters, Sesame Workshop said. He participated in dwarf car racing and was a multi-time Champion at Riverside Speedway in N.H. January 15, 2023 LOS ANGELES (AP) Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a menagerie of Muppet characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street," died on Thursday at his home on Cape Cod. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[2]. He will be greatly missed. Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. Then let's blow out 40 candles! Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 4, 2021. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He was 78. Other than the news, historically the longest running show on television. And, Danny Bolduc, the son he always wanted to have. Services will be postponed until the Spring of 2021. He was preceded in death in 2019 by his beloved wife, Kay. IN THE CARE OF. and Caleb Siles in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, Scred on Saturday Night Live, and Emmet Otter in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. In 2002, Nelson also performed the character voice of General Public in the Cartoon Network animated series Sheep in the Big City in the episode "Daddy Shearest". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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 was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a menagerie of Muppet characters including Count von Count on Sesame Street, died on Thursday at his home on Cape Cod. Jerry and Kay retired to their lake home in Moose Lake, MN for the summer months and wintered in Surprise, AZ. He worked in telecommunications for over. He was born Friday, May 15, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Keith and Jonetta (nee Ridge) Nelson.. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, "Bud", Nelson. There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. Mr. Nelson, an astronomer, helped design a telescope that has become a model for many advanced modern-day telescopes. Throughout his ministry his passion was for outreach and enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and service. After high school, he enrolled in the United States Army and served 4 years. 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019. Visitation will be on Friday, February 18, 2022 at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls, SD from 4:00-6:00 PM. Sponsored by Ancestry. He also played Marjory the Trash Heap and Pa Gorg. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. Jerry Nelson McConnell. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Toggle navigation. He was blessed to meet the love of his life, Karen Nelson, and they married on June 27, 1987. Loving Mother, Grandmother and friend Jerry Don Nelson, passed away August 18th, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. He bravely served his country fighting two tours in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1968 as rank of Sergeant. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Well, with the possible exception of a soap opera or two. Our Locations | Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. At the same time, Nelson was still actively performing on Sesame Street. In The Muppets Valentine Show, he reprised Thog and also performed Droop and Miss Mousey. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. He was 73. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville Home | He performed Statler in the pilot episode but was replaced by Richard Hunt when he could not perform full-time in the first season. Admin. Jerry Nelson with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on the set of Muppets Tonight. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. In this season alone, he was given a variety of new characters, including Herbert Birdsfoot, Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster, Little Jerry, Simon Soundman, and Farley. 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 . After attending Verdugo Hills High School in Los Angeles, Mr. Nelson received a B.S. 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. Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Alexandra Nelson, who said she did not know the cause. This is where he built a family home and lived for over 41 years. Nelson was also the original performer of Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus, operating the front half while Richard Hunt was the back half. Anyone can read what you share. Lloyd was born in Charleston on January 5, 1942, to the late Lloyd Jackson and Lorena Bowe Nelson. Copyright 2018 - 23 Less prominent characters on the show include sportscaster Louis Kazagger, Pops the doorman, giant blue monster Thog, gossip columnist Fleet Scribbler, and Scooter's uncle, J.P. Grosse, who owned the theater. He also did announcer voices very often, including the announcers for the Sesame Street News Flash and Super Grover openings. Nelson, Rev. I wish I'd said that!Jerry Nelson[3]. It was a radical idea, and it required a level of precision that many thought impossible. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Following 7 years of active duty, he began his civil service career at what is . With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. in physics at the California Institute of Technology in 1965 and a Ph.D. in physics at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to New Life Church, 2911 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560. Would you like to offer Norman Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? His marriage to Victoria Alexandra Wearne, the mother of his children, ended with her death in 1992. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norman Nelson (Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania), born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. However, when the first two episodes were reworked later in the first season, Nelson performed Floyd in a segment that was added to episode 102. Share Obituary. [8] [9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. Jerry Nelson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 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. A native of High Point, Jerry was born on September 12, 1940 to the late Sam Reid Nelson and Inez Sams Nelson. 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 grew up in Hinckley until his family moved to Cloquet, MN when he was beginning the 8th grade. 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 . Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". In retirement he continued to lead seminars across the nation, sharing with pastors and congregational leaders through seminars entitled, "Making it Work in the Parish". Matt Vogel currently performs most of Nelson's Muppet characters.[7]. Nelson, Gerald (Jerry) of Shoreview passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. [10] On August 23, 2012, Jerry Nelson died at his Cape Cod home from complications of his illnesses, at the age of 78. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Caring for her limited Nelson's involvement in The Muppet Show's first season. Terms of Use | Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com. Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." Nelson's likeness is depicted on the Noble Prize for Counting and, for the Count's entrance at the story's climax, archive audio of Nelson is edited together to form new dialogue. All rights reserved. She made a cameo appearance with him in the second Muppet movie, The Great Muppet Caper. And then we will count the burps! He also served as chairperson of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and chairperson of the Naperville Home for the Elderly, (Martin Manor). 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. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Nelson and wife Alice of San Antonio, nephews Marc and Sean Nelson; sister, Julia Nelson-Schunior, also of San Antonio, niece Kim Ambs; his mother and father-in-law, John and Camille Baumgartner of St Petersburg, Florida; several brothers and sisters-in-law, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . Add a Memory. He has also made a total of nine onscreen appearances on the show. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose City, MI the son of Ford and Pauline Nelson. JERRY WAYNE PHILLIPS passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at his home in North Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 76. UND ran for 266 yards on 70 attempts, led by Mike Deutsch's 119 yards on 41 carries. He was big hearted but modest, quietly helping many local people with housing and financial support over the years. Forty years, seems like a lifetime. Grief Support. Anyone can read what you share. This article is about the puppeteer. I've still never been able to read the end. 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. 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. I don't think he meant I should go around exploding everything -- just that I should give my emotions more freedom.. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. Jerry was very dynamic having multiple professions throughout his busy life. He was predeceased by : his wife Marie Renfroe Comer; his son Jerry Wayne Comer; his parents, Ila Comer and Lloyd Comer; and his . OBITUARY Lloyd Jerry Nelson January 5, 1942 - October 25, 2022. . The Muppet Avenger, Other Works Jerry Nelson McConnell. Nelson was often paired with Louise Gold in musical numbers, such as "Henrietta's Wedding" and "Your Feet's Too Big.". memorial page for Jerry Nelson McConnell (16 Jan 1934-23 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26229087, citing Riverside National Cemetery, . 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. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. Publicity Listings Jerry Nelson, with assistance from Richard Hunt, performing Herry Monster. Jerry served in the U. S. Marine Corp. Reserves from. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jerry was very grateful for the "clan". Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Jerry Nelson died on August 23, 2012 after years of health issues complicated by COPD. Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! [2] Archive audio of his announcer role was reused in Muppets Most Wanted, which was dedicated to both Nelson and Jane Henson, wife of Muppets' creator Jim Henson. Aside from his prolific Muppet performances, Nelson has lent his vocals to a number of live-action and animated song inserts. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! Jerry Earl Nelson was born on Jan. 15, 1944, in Glendale, Calif., to Julian Bonne Nelson, a machinist for Lockheed, and the former Leona Jeanette Hill, who managed the local childrens park. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 6, 1935 - For the 2002 TV movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, Bill Barretta replaced him as Lew Zealand, but Nelson looped the voices of Robin, Statler, and others. 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