Larry “The Man” was born January 8, 1937, the son of Donald and Virginia Nelson. He married the former Laverne Carver on July 14, 1956. Together they were blessed with 65 years of marriage. Larry worked as a produce manager for many years. He coached his children and grandchildren’s little league, softball, baseball, soccer, and football teams while they were growing up. He enjoyed bowling, coaching, and his San Diego Chargers. First and foremost, was always his family. He was a loving, caring, fun man with beautiful blue eyes who will be deeply missed.
Larry is survived by: his wife, Laverne; children, Shelly Sterling, Laurie Marsala, Donald (Gaeya) Nelson, Julie (Adam) Pollock, Pamela (Rob) VanOrder, and Kelly (Mike) Mayette; a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dolores Nelson and Diana (Robert) Brondyke.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Danny Nelson.
Visitation will be held from12:00-1:00 PM with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel, 1783 E Keating Avenue, Muskegon. A luncheon will follow at Laketon Bethel Reformed Church details will be given at the funeral service. Interment and graveside service will be at Laketon Township Cemetery on Monday September 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
